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Friday 25 February 2011

Determined Compass strikers at Bucks out for third time

UNISON members employed by Compass Medirest are taking part in their third stage of strike actionhttp://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/localnews/amersham/8873822.Hospital_workers_strike_again_today/

The action will last over 4 days this time, finishing on Tuesday next week. The workers - still only receiving £6.35 an hour and no sick pay - are determined to stick the course. Negotiations are anticipated but no offer has been made, a fact that has united the workers to stay strong.

Buckinghamshire is one of the wealthiest areas in the UK with one of the highest costs of living. Compass is one of the wealthiest multi nationals in the world. yet these wages are amongst the worse paid in the NHS by a private contractor