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Wed 11 Nov 2009Government sets out alternative options to public sector pay cuts
THE GOVERNMENT has signalled its willingness to explore a three- to five-year restructuring of the public service involving reducing numbers, new reforms and productivity measures as an alternative to pay cuts.
It indicated, however, that “bridging mechanisms” would be needed next year to cover the gap before the savings would take effect.
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