GMB RESPONDS TO DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH PRB SUBMISSION AND ‘TAWDRY BACKROOM DEAL’

GMB RESPONDS TO DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH PRB SUBMISSION AND ‘TAWDRY BACKROOM DEAL’

It’s a disgrace and will do nothing to end GMB Union’s NHS and ambulance strikes

GMB Union has responded to evidence submitted to the PRB by the Department for Health today [Tuesday]

Rachel Harrison, GMB National Secretary, said:

“Todays submission to the PRB shows this Government’s true colours.

“Ambulance workers – and others across the NHS including cleaners, porters and care workers – who are the backbone of the health service deserve better.

“Ministers have no intention of recognising the true value of the entire workforce. It’s a disgrace and will do nothing to end GMB’s NHS and ambulance strikes.

“This back room deal with some sections of the workforce is a tawdry example of ministers playing divide and rule politics with people’s lives.”