The NSW Teacher’s Federation say the decision to freeze the pay of public servants for a year is a “slap in the face”.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the 12-month pause this morning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and said no workers would be made redundant during this time.

“Whether this decision impacts today or in 12 month’s time, it still amounts to a pay cut and will be resisted by our members,” NSW Teachers Federation President Angelo Gavrielatos said.