Liberal Democrats call for low paid staff at County Hall to be spared from pay cuts

The Leader of the Official Liberal Democrat Opposition at County Hall, Cllr Brendan Glynane, is calling for low paid staff at County Hall to be spared from pay cuts. The Liberal Democrats have secured a debate at the meeting of Full Council on Thursday on the proposed changes to pay and conditions at the Conservative-run County Council. Currently staff are being consulted on a potential 3.6% average pay cut and changes to sickness and holiday pay.

Cllr Glynane said "The Conservatives really need to listen this time. The Liberal Democrats are calling for all staff earning under the "Living Wage" (£7.45/ hour) to be protected. The Conservatives record on protecting low paid staff is poor - under their "pay and benefits" review many low paid staff have already been hit hard. Like many people hard working staff at the bottom of the pay scale are struggling in these difficult times. We must ensure that they are not hit hard by pay cuts."