OCS workers do the same jobs as many NHS colleagues but they miss out on sick pay when they’re ill, are paid less when they work unsocial hours
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Working long shifts with few or no breaks and little or no food is never acceptable.
This is a desperate situation with NHS staff already quitting in their droves.
These ill-thought-out rules have worsened the staffing crisis hampering the NHS and social care and caused significant upset.
Many are actively seeking alternative employment and others are seriously considering a job move.
There are real fears that staff and services will be unable to cope as demand inevitably increases.
In the heat of the general election fight, let’s take a moment to recognise all of the other brilliant battles (and awards) that UNISON has won this month
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