17 May 2017
The TUC has responded to labour market data published today (Wednesday), which shows real earnings falling by 0.2%, by calling on parties contesting the general election to explain to voters how they would give Britain a pay rise.
TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:
“Today’s fall in real wages risks tipping working people into another living standards crisis. And that poses a major challenge for whoever forms the next government.
“The big question for every party is – what’s your plan to get Britain’s wages rising again?”
“Any party that’s serious about giving Britain a pay rise will have a plan to create well-paid jobs in the towns that need them most. They will have a plan to raise the minimum wage to £10 as soon as possible. And they will have a plan to stop the unfair pay cuts that are making hard-working midwives, firefighters and nurses thousands of pounds worse off.”
ENDS
Notes to Editors:
- All TUC press releases can be found at tuc.org.uk/media
- TUC Press Office on Twitter: @tucnews
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