Environment Agency staff protest in dispute over pay

The transcript discusses the significant pay cuts faced by civil service members over the past decade, leading to a national protest. The protest aims to address the broken pay system and the impact of the cost of living crisis. Despite the challenges, members remain committed to their work, ensuring public safety and environmental protection. The government is urged to recognize the need for better pay to recruit and retain skilled professionals.

What has been the primary reason for the Environment Agency members' protest?

• A 20% real terms pay cut over the last decade

• A disagreement over work hours

• A desire for more vacation days

• A need for better office facilities

How do the Environment Agency members ensure public safety during their protest?

• By working extra hours before the protest

• By providing life and limb cover and standing down during major incidents

• By hiring temporary workers

• By outsourcing their duties

What has contributed to the drop in morale at the Environment Agency?

• Increased workload

• Removal of progression opportunities and pay caps

• Lack of team-building activities

• Poor management

What is one of the challenges faced by the Environment Agency in recruiting new staff?

• Remote work policies

• Lack of interest in environmental work

• Insufficient pay compared to the private sector

• Limited office space

What is the Environment Agency's role during environmental challenges like floods?

• To provide financial aid to affected areas

• To ensure rivers are flowing and people are safe

• To conduct research on climate change

• To organize community clean-up events