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Issue date

20 Nov 2015

Commenting on the publication today (Friday) of the latest data from pay analysts at XpertHR, which shows that employers are continuing to increase wages by just two per cent, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“While private sector pay settlements continue to show real gains, future improvements to living standards will depend on stronger earnings growth.

19 November 2015

“While private sector pay settlements continue to show real gains, future improvements to living standards will depend on stronger earnings growth.

“Next week’s spending review is a chance for the government to bring forward an industrial strategy that supports more better-paid jobs by improving skills and investing in modern infrastructure.”

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