The eight trade union federations in the public services have signed a joint letter declaring their opposition to government proposals on increasing worker mobility across the public sector. The unions argue that rather than enhancing career development, the measures are mainly aimed at increasing flexibility, undermining the pay and grading system and providing opportunities to make more budget cuts.
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