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This is just unforgiveable. The majority of NHS staff are already at the top of their @AfC band - that means that for 2 years they have no salary increase, but the cost of living has just gone up and up. At the same time those fortunates on VSM scales are laughing all the way to the bank. We staff in the public sector are just sitting ducks ... and as for Millband and Balls saying they back this - words fail me! An increase may not be necessary for recruitment or retention - in these difficult times we are all fortunate to have jobs - but it is essential for staff morale. And remember, when recruiting new staff - you pay peanuts and you get monkeys.