Care workers in Glasgow City Council's residential homes are going on strike for two days to resist new job roles, longer shift patterns and pay cuts of up to 7%. The lowest-paid workers are being asked to take on new tasks like dispensing medicines - and at the same time they are being forced to work longer shifts and to accept massive wage losses of up to £1,495 per year for 182 staff who are already feeling the impact of rising living costs.
English: http://www.unison.org.uk/news/glasgow-homecare-staff-set-for-strike
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