Further strike action at three Nottinghamshire hospitals

Three of Nottinghamshire 's biggest hospitals will be hit by further strike action for two days next week. The GMB Union has said the action by private contractors at King’s Mill, Mansfield Community and Newark Community Hospitals will take place from 6am on Thursday, May 30 through to 5.59am on Saturday, June 1.

The almost 300 workers are employed by Medirest, a private contractor in Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest Hospital Trust. They are unhappy as they believe company bosses refuse to keep terms and conditions in line with colleagues employed directly by the NHS. The staff involved include porters, cleaners, security staff, catering workers and reception teams. Cameron Mitchell, GMB organiser, said: "Private contractors keep our NHS running - it is that simple."They don’t get weekend enhancements, they don’t get fair parental rights or sick pay and they are still waiting for the coronavirus >Covid recovery bonus paid to NHS staff.

"On a Sunday, Medirest workers are paid almost £10 an hour less than colleagues doing the same work on the NHS payroll. They are being treated like second class staff and they are not taking it any more." The GMB Union members were previously on strike for 24 hours on Friday, May 17. They voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in March.

Sherwood Newark Mansfield Nottinghamshire Employment

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Nottinghamshire's top three Chinese restaurants namedIdeal for seafood lovers craving deep-fried king prawns with chilli, with plenty of vegetarian options too
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Thunderstorm warning for Nottinghamshire issued by the Met OfficePeople heading for a day out in our county tomorrow should read this
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

It's time to crown the Nottinghamshire's best garden centresGarden centres are about far more than just buying plants these days
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Nottinghamshire general election race looks very tight in key seatsLabour are predicted to win 10 of Nottinghamshire's 11 seats but it's a close race in many areas
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Outdoor swimming pools of Nottinghamshire long gone but not forgottenEvery summer crowds would flock to the outdoor pools
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

11 tributes and funeral notices from across NottinghamshireOur thoughts are with the loved ones affected
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »