27.08.14
Unison sends out strike ballot papers to NHS members
Following yesterday’s announcement by Unite, that the union had sent ballot papers to its health worker members with regards to strike action over pay, Unison has now dispatched its own papers.
According to the union, more than 350,000 NHS workers, including nurses, paramedics, therapists, cooks, cleaners, healthcare assistants and admin staff, are being asked to vote on potential industrial action.
The ballot opens on Thursday 28 August and closes on 18 September.
Dave Prentis, Unison general secretary, said: “We all know the NHS relies on the good will of its staff. NHS workers have been badly hit by the rise in the cost of living and the Government’s move is mean and unfair.
“Voting for strike action is never an easy decision – even more so for NHS workers who spend their lives caring for people. But the government’s refusal to give the vast majority any pay increase this year is a slap in the face. So we are asking our members to vote yes to turn their anger into action.”
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