The British government closed the door on a double-digit wage increase

In the UK, the government reported that they are trying to reach a fair deal with the unions, but are not working on the double-digit wage increase that the unions are demanding.

The prime minister’s spokesman, Max Blain, said in a statement that the government is trying to reach a fair deal with the unions on wage discussions.

AGAINST THE CONTINUATION OF THE STRIKE BY THE PRIME MINISTRY

Blain stated that the unions were clear that they could not accept the demand for a double-digit wage increase and that this demand “would make inflation more permanent”.

Asked by the AA reporter if the government is determined to enact the anti-strike law despite the criticism, Blain replied that people should get the services they need on strike days.

Blain stated that they do not want the strikes to continue and that the disputes must end.

GOVERNMENT PREPARED TO STOP STRIKE

The British government has introduced a bill to parliament that would restrict workers in key sectors of the public sector from striking.

The regulation is expected to cover rail, fire and ambulance services.

Unions, on the other hand, describe the law as “undemocratic and illegal”, which would force workers in key public sectors to provide a minimum service even if they decide to go on strike.

The teachers, nurses, railway and ambulance unions in England announced they would strike again in February and March to demand a pay increase. (AA)