People's living standards are at stake, and recent union wins are emboldening other workers. No wonder the Tories hate it After weeks of indefinite strike action, 57% of the Criminal Bar Association's members who voted on the government's pay deal decided to accept a 15% increase in legal aid fees. It may sound generous but, as one barrister who voted against tells me, "in light of a previous 28% pay cut and rising inflation, it's insufficient in my view", which is why the demand was a 25% hike....
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The Guardian - 11 Oct 2022 13:00
People's living standards are at stake, and recent union wins are emboldening other workers. No wonder the Tories hate it After weeks of indefinite strike action, 57% of the Criminal Bar Association's members who voted on the government's pay deal decided to accept a 15% increase in legal aid fees. It may sound generous but, as one barrister who voted against tells me, "in light of a previous 28% pay cut and rising inflation, it's insufficient in my view", which is why the demand was a 25% hike....
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