Workers at St Helier and Epsom hospitals are poised to strike after expressing dissatisfaction with their contracts, termed as Mickey Mouse. Nearly 400 staff members, including cleaners, porters, and caterers, report receiving inferior pay and benefits compared to their NHS colleagues under the Agenda for Change framework. Despite being brought in-house from private contractor Mitie over four years ago, the employees are still facing disparities in leave, pensions, and pay for unsociable hours. A recent ballot indicated strong support for the strike action as frustrations with management and conditions continue to mount.
The workers at St Helier and Epsom hospitals are considering a strike due to complaints about their treatment and the contracts they are under, described as Mickey Mouse.
Despite being employed directly by the NHS, nearly 400 staff, including cleaners and porters, are calling for equal pay and conditions similar to other NHS employees.
Support for a strike by 98% reflects ongoing frustrations with management over inferior pay, less annual leave, and inadequate pensions not aligning with the Agenda for Change.
Workers experienced disparities since the transition from the private contractor Mitie, realizing inadequate benefits and changes to their continuous start dates negatively affecting entitlements.
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