TUC SPEAK UP FOR PUBLIC SERVICES CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the TUC's Speak up for Public Services rally and lobby on 9th June which calls for fair pay in the public sector; recognises and applauds those public servants who continue to demonstrate their dedication and commitment in responding to national emergencies, tackling floods and their aftermath, preventing the spread of foot and mouth, tackling terrorism and crime and delivering health, education, justice and welfare services to the country; understands the pressures on household budgets for public sector workers facing increased energy and transport costs, rising rents and mortgages and steep rises in bills; is concerned that the growing gap between private sector and public sector earnings could result in recruitment shortfalls, failure to retain staff and poor staff morale; and calls on the Government to show its commitment to fairness and equity and the lowest paid so that public service workers can be fairly paid and continue to deliver high quality.