Crime

Probation and Family Court Staff Vote to Strike Over Pay and Workloads

RecentNews.uk

01

Napo trade union members voted heavily in favour of strikes and action short of strikes.

02

The ballot followed the rejection of a 5% pay offer amid claims of stagnant wages since 2010.

03

Staff cite chronic workloads that have worsened significantly due to the early prisoner release scheme.

04

Union leadership has confirmed that strike dates will be announced at a later stage.

Reader poll

Should the government intervene immediately to meet public sector pay demands in the justice system?

Tap below to vote and see what others think.

Read the full story