Private sector workers missing out
A new report today has confirmed the worst fears of many in the private sector with the suggestion that private sector workers will work on average nine years longer for 30% less pay than their public sector counterparts. This is a damning indictment of the UK public sector which has seen an enormous investment under the previous Labour government and a significant increase in the headcount.
This is one of the reasons why David Cameron will need to take tough action with regards to the public sector where not only working conditions and salary levels appear more generous than the private sector but pension arrangements are literally draining the UK taxpayer dry. Unless action is taken now there is no doubt that problems and more conflict will build up in the short, medium and longer term and need even tougher action in the future.
While this report today would suggest that there is a stark difference between employment in the public sector and employment in the private sector, David Cameron is likely to feel the wrath of the unions. There is already talk of substantial strike action over the summer and winter period and any attempt to slash the job count in the public sector would be strongly opposed by the unions.
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