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Mixed Reaction from NUPW On The Budget

Mixed Reaction from NUPW On The Budget

March 19, 2024
3:03 pm

The National Union of Public Workers is happy about the Prime Minister’s announcement of no new taxes but disappointed that some taxes weren’t reduced.

General Secretary of the NUPW Richard Greene offered the union’s post-budget reaction.

He supports the improvement of service for police and healthcare workers.

General Secretary of the National Union of Public Workers Richard Greene

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