Paul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, is pushing for higher public sector pay as the UK approaches the 2025 general election. With 150,000 NHS vacancies, a proposed 2.8% salary increase is viewed as inadequate. Nowak emphasizes the need for serious investment in public services and calls for a long-term funding plan during the Spending Review. He also supports the Employment Rights Bill but warns against pressures from some employers to weaken worker protections. The TUC leader advocates for both better pay and improved working conditions for public sector employees.