Passport workers begin five-week strike in row over pay and conditions

The video discusses the financial struggles faced by civil servants due to inadequate pay rises amidst rising living costs. It highlights the ongoing strike efforts to negotiate better pay and addresses issues like pension overpayments and some civil servants earning below the minimum wage. The video also touches on recruitment challenges and backlogs in the Passport Office, emphasizing the need for fair compensation and improved working conditions.

What percentage pay rise did civil servants receive last year?

• 10%

• 16%

• 2%

• 5%

What is one of the main reasons civil servants are struggling financially?

• High taxes

• Lack of job opportunities

• Cost of living crisis

• Expensive housing

How many civil servants are reportedly using food banks?

• 10,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

• 60,000

What misconception about civil service pensions is mentioned?

• They are gold plated

• They are non-existent

• They are only for senior staff

• They are too low

Since when have civil servants been overpaying their pension contributions?

• 2020

• 2010

• 2016

• 2018