On Thursday UNISON members employed by Care UK in Doncaster Yorkshire, commenced seven days strike action in protest at pay cuts. The 150 learning disabilities workers are facing up to 50% loss of earnings following transfer from NHS employment to the private sector care provider. Agenda for Change conditions of service including annual leave entitlement and weekend enhancements are being attacked:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/care-uk-doncaster-strike-taking-3190492
http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/doncaster-care-workers-begin-strike-action-1-6468718
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