Unite's reaction to the government's latest statement on public
sector pensions
24 November 2011
Unite assistant general secretary, Gail Cartmail said: "The
government have resorted to plucking figures out of the air to
justify its refusal to negotiate constructively with the unions. If
Danny Alexander and Francis Maude are so concerned about the impact
of the strike on the economy, why are they refusing to make any
attempt to negotiate further?
"We have resisted negotiating through the media because we
prefer to sit across a table. The government has been a repeat
offender, choosing to negotiate by megaphone and then offer too
little, too late."
ENDS
Contact: Ciaran Naidoo on 07768 931 315
