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08-Jan-08 10:10 [Pay and Reward]
Virgin strikes called off Prison officers have reacted angrily to Jack Straw's announcement that there will be a ban on them striking over pay and employee rewards.
Mr Straw said yesterday that he will be asking MPs to vote to reinstate the ban as the strikes in August created too many problems for the public and for prisoners.
Colin Moses, chairman of the Prison Officers Association (POA), said: "The majority of the POA national executive are members of the Labour party. For ten years we have promoted the Labour party. We will now actively tell people to vote against the Labour party. We feel betrayed by this New Labour government."
It was revealed that during last year's walkout, £220,000 worth of damage was done in the Lancaster Farm youth offender institute. Prisoners, lit fires, smashed windows and broke the plumbing systems after being locked in their cells.
The POA is that largest union in the UK which represents uniformed prison grades and staff working in the field of secure forensic psychiatric care.
The government's launch of a public consultation into service charges, gratuities, cover charges and tips will include proposals to make tipping fair, it has been revealed.
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People failing to save into their pensions will be reminded by the government to do their best to honour pension schemes, as cutting out payments altogether could spell trouble in later life.
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New York's attorney-general Andrew Cuomo has urged executives of top companies to forgo their bonuses for the year, it has been revealed.
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