GMB responds to calls for 'urgent' NHS rescue plan

Posted by GMB Admin
Tuesday 31 August 2021
GMB Trade Union - GMB responds to calls for 'urgent' NHS rescue plan

Analysis by the party shows patients are routinely waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment.

Rachel Harrison, GMB National Officer, said:

"After ten years of pay cuts and underfunding, morale among NHS staff is at rock bottom.

"The health service faces a crippling recruitment and retention crisis, leading to 75,000 vacancies and huge waits for routine surgery.

"GMB is calling for a restorative 15% increase to make up for a decade of slashed pay under the Conservatives.

"We have no hesitation in recommending members vote to reject the 3% and no hesitation in supporting members if they want to take action."

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