Furlough extension update

Last night, GMB union won it's fight to have the decision on closing the Bristol City Council run rehabilitation centre deferred until later in the year.

GMB had lobbied local Councillors, and worked with its members and staff from the centre, along with Cllr Chris Jackson, to halt the decision until questions have been answered.

Rowena Hayward, GMB Senior Organiser said :

"This is great news for our members, and all of the staff at the centre, who faced being transferred to a different employer, or forced to move their job.