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North Lanarkshire early years workers overwhelmingly back strike action

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Early years workers have overwhelmingly backed a formal strike ballot over fire-and-rehire proposals by North Lanarkshire Council that could leave them thousands of pounds worse off.

The council is proposing to make early years workers in higher level jobs (grade 9) redundant, then re-employ them on a lower wage rate (grade 7).That means full-time staff could see a pay cut of up to £6500, says trade union UNISON.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The decision to move to a ballot follows a consultation of staff, with 91 per cent, saying they back strike action.Union figures will meet representatives of the council to request the plans are withdrawn.

Preparations will now begin for a strike ballot over the coming weeks.UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “It’s unacceptable to slash pay in this way.

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