Barnsley Hospital (GMB) Strike Calendar
Strike Type: NHS
Latest Barnsley Hospital Industrial Action Updates (2)
Hundreds of workers at Barnsley NHS Trust are prepared to strike following the employer's threat of fire and rehire tactics.
A consultative ballot involving over 600 workers resulted in 97 percent voting in favor of strike action, with a turnout exceeding 76 percent.
The trust intends to implement new contracts for thousands of staff, stipulating the removal of paid twenty-minute shift breaks for roles including nurses, technicians, and clerical workers.
A formal dispute has been lodged with the trust.
Further meetings are scheduled to determine subsequent actions, such as a full strike ballot, unless the employer withdraws its position.
Workers are resolved to proceed with action if the employer proceeds with removing paid breaks and increasing unpaid time.
Over 600 workers at Barnsley NHS Trust are participating in an industrial action ballot following threats of 'fire and rehire' from management.
The trust intends to enforce new contracts on various staff, ending paid breaks and establishing longer unpaid breaks, effectively increasing working hours without additional compensation.
Any staff member refusing the new terms faces dismissal and rehiring under the less favorable contract.
The majority of the impacted employees are nursing staff on the wards, where existing shortages heighten concerns about staff being unable to take full breaks, leading to increased unpaid overtime.
The preliminary strike ballot is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, January 27th, and conclude on Monday, February 2nd.
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