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Monday 19 May 2014

Care UK strikers pledge to keep up pay fight

Hundreds of striking Care UK UNISON members and supporters marched and rallied in Doncaster on Saturday. The mental health care workers have taken a remarkable 34 days strike action in opposition to cuts in pay and conditions following a TUPE transfer from the NHS to the for profit care company. A video of the rally can viewed via the link below. Donations to the branch hardship fund can be sent to: Doncaster District and Bassetlaw Health Branch, UNISON Office, Jenkinson House, White Rose Way, Doncaster DN4 5GJ.
http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/video-unison-march-through-town-in-support-of-care-uk-strikers-1-6622861