Strike action in Swindon
22nd December 2011A strike ballot over alleged bullying is being held among workers at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
The union GMB said its members, who work as porters, cleaners and domestic staff, had complained about how they believe they are treated by employer Carillion. Figures show that the majority of GMB members, 147 out of 150, come from Goa in India and one of the issues being raised is Christmas leave. Carillion said it had not received the allegations to which the GMB referred.
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Title: Strike action in Swindon
Author:
Mark Nicholls
Article Id: 20655
Date Added: 22nd Dec 2011
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