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Originally Posted by Sunny
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It has to be considered. I certainly don't relish the prospect of a pay cut, but given the overall economic picture there's a strong argument for it.
That said, I would not think it fair to extend cuts to the lowest paid - as well as their least being able to afford it, that (possibly) would raise the prospect of strikes, service withdrawal, etc. Any pay cuts would have to be (in my personal opinion) targetted on middle to high-ranking civil and public servants.
From discussions with colleagues I'd agree that not only is there a broad expectation that the pay deal terms will have to go, but there's a high level of belief that it's necessary. There's definitely no sabre-rattling from my colleagues, nor - unusually - from most of the public sector unions, just mutters about protecting the lowest paid.