The general secretary of Unison, Andrea Egan, has criticised the government's focus on protecting North Sea oil and gas jobs. She says that public sector workers are often treated as an 'afterthought' by ministers, despite the thousands of jobs cut in recent years across local government, the NHS and education.
Unison leader criticises government focus on North Sea oil jobs
UKPulse News DeskThe general secretary of Unison has called for the same political focus to be given to NHS, education and care sector workers as there is on those employed in North Sea oil and gas.
- Unison's Andrea Egan says public sector workers are often treated as an 'afterthought' by the government
- The leader of Unison has called for more support for renewable energy jobs and a transition away from fossil fuels
Why this matters: The criticism highlights concerns about the government's priorities and its commitment to tackling the climate crisis.
What this means for you: If you work in a public sector job, this could be relevant to your future employment prospects.