Healthcare assistants on strike in Huddersfield in 2023
Healthcare assistants (HCAs) at five hospitals across Leicester and Northamptonshire will be on strike throughout August, escalating a dispute over back pay that has already led to 19 days of strike action.
The employer refuses to negotiate, focusing instead on breaking the strike, including threatening leaders with disciplinary action.
Despite these tactics, UNISON members remain steadfast in their fight for fair back pay, seeking recognition for years of being overlooked and performing tasks beyond their grade.
The three local branches involved have been fundraising to alleviate the financial hardships experienced by low-paid workers on strike. However, funds are now depleted so UNISON is urgently asking for solidarity and support. Please consider making a branch donation to the hardship fund.
Without union financial support, UNISON members and their families will struggle to stay out for the entire summer.
How to donate
Unity Trust
UNISON East Midlands Regional Fund
Account Number: 49021040
Sort code: 608301
Reference: HCA Hardship Fund
Cheques can be made payable to ‘UNISON East Midlands’ and sent to: UNISON East Midlands, Vivian Avenue, Nottingham, NG5 2AF
For more information, contact Leicestershire Health branch secretary David Liner on leicestershirehealth@unison.co.uk
The article Solidarity appeal for healthcare assistants on strike this summer first appeared on the UNISON National site.
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