1.   Budget shortages, poor pay and poor equipment contribute to morale problems, he said.

2.   But other authorities also face recruiting difficulties, which suggests that the problem extends beyond high living costs and poor pay.

3.   Many people put up with poor pay and working conditions because they are afraid of losing their jobs.

4.   Others who have been in permanent employment as nurses have found the restrictions of poor pay and stringent working conditions too harsh.

5.   Some of the nurses found it a nice little earner on top of their poor weekly pay.

6.   Teachers were leaving the profession in growing numbers because of poor pay and conditions, especially in country areas.

7.   Many workers are quitting because of poor pay.

8.   Attrition is high among social workers because of the difficult work and poor pay.

9.   The company has a difficult time attracting good employees because of its poor pay and benefits.

10.   But the public interest groups say the rich get tax cuts while the poor pay more.