Local Labour Party MP Sadiq Khan was thanked for his help in the campaign. A good example of "joined up" working I think.
From UNISON press release
Michael Walker UNISON Regional Officer said; “This is a great victory for some of London's most important but often neglected group of hospital workers "This interim agreement represents the culminations of months of campaigning and lobbying by UNISON, we are pleased that the UNISON campaign has not only secured the support of medical and nursing staff, but also of local Members of Parliament, most notably Sadiq Khan MP for Tooting".
Geoff Thorne UNISON Branch Secretary said:"UNISON has worked hard to bring about a minimum wage of £8:21 for all staff employed at St Georges Hospital, whether NHS or private contractors. "This interim agreement represents a sound base to build for pay justice for all health workers""Many of our members were presently finding great difficulty in living on just £6:00 an hour this increase is good for them and their families
Shirley Thompson UNISON ISS convenor at St Georges said:“The cleaning staff at St George's hospital come from all corners of the globe and play a vital role in keeping hospital infection rates down. This interim agreement is an important step in reflecting that vital role and securing pay justice for hospital cleaning staff."
2 comments:
I still cant beleive till i see the pay slip , this is such a good news , we work hard to make sure no infections spread and i beleive we deserve this , i would love it if the union looks into our holiday scheme as the managers have full power to control us on it and do not let us have our holidays .
Hi Anon
This is only for this particular hospital where unison has managed to broker this agreement. Check out what the position of your local UNISON branch.
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