Britain still needs a pay rise, says TUC

20 January 2016

Commenting on the latest labour market data published today (Wednesday) by the Office for National Statistics, which show a higher employment rate, but annual pay growth slowing to 2.0%, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Rising employment is good news for those seeking new jobs or moving out of unemployment. But the government also needs to do more to address job quality.

“While wages are still rising, the rate of progress has slowed and the UK is still facing a lost decade on pay. We need a recovery that delivers both higher employment and strong pay growth.“

NOTES TO EDITORS:

- On Friday 22 January, the TUC will publish new analysis on pay growth since the financial crisis.

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