- Conference
- 2022 Health Care Service Group Conference
- Date
- 10 December 2021
- Decision
- Carried
Conference believes as we gradually begin to recover from the Covid 19 Pandemic there is no better time to consider a 35-hour working week for the benefit of our members.
Conference considers it is time to work towards fulfilling the promises made under the original Agenda for Change scheme.
Conference recognises that many of our members are considered the “Working poor”, overworked, underpaid and very often struggling to make ends meet.
Conference Notes:
• The rise in the cost of living,
• The increase in National Insurance payments,
• The effects of Brexit are being felt across the union.
Conference call on the Service group executive to prepare a case for introduction 35-hour week with no reduction in pay.
This should include the arguments that this would:
• Lead to a better work life balance.
• More time would be spent with family and children.
• Reduce childcare costs.
• Facilitate more flexible work schedule.
• Raise hourly rates on AFC pay bands.