British courts prepare for strike over low wages and overload

Employees of the British family courts and probation services intend to strike because of the level of pay and excessive workload. The vast majority of members of the industry union Napo supported the protest. This is stated in the statement of the organization.

The start date of the strike has not yet been determined. Among the main requirements of employees is an increase in wages and a review of the scope of official duties.

The reason for the conflict was the offer of the employer to increase wages by only 5%. At the same time, management refused to discuss the issue of reducing the workload.

The union claims that the real incomes of its members have hardly increased since 2010. Their earnings are only slightly higher than the national minimum wage.

The situation of probation officers is a particular concern. According to the union, their workload continues to grow due to the government’s early release program.

The initiative was launched to reduce the burden on overcrowded British prisons. However, its implementation has led to an additional burden on the employees of the probation system.

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