TUC leader warns against ‘economically damaging’ regional pay at annual Wales conference

Addressing the annual Wales TUC in Llandudno later today (Wednesday) TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber will say: (check against delivery) “It's clear that these are tough times. The economy is in crisis, basic employment rights are under attack, and the services we all rely on are being slashed – with the most vulnerable people in the most vulnerable communities hit hardest.