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Planned hospital strike action called off

Planned strike action at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been called off.

It's after Serco agreed not to enforce changes to pay.

Around 600 workers - including cleaners, caterers and security staff, had announced plans to walk out over plans to shift pay days from weekly to monthly.

99% of balloted staff voted in favour of industrial action over the plans.

There had been warnings the change could lead to financial hardship for staff.

UNISON NHS Forth Valley branch secretary Karren Morrison said: “I'm proud of NHS Forth Valley staff. They made their feelings known and Serco has stepped back as a result of their strength and determination.

"This shows how standing together can make changes for the better."

UNISON Scotland’s regional organiser Greig Kelbie said: “The workers will be able to stay on weekly pay if they want. Serco also agreed to offer financial support for anyone who opted to move to monthly pay, which will be entirely voluntary and phased in over time.

"Staff will now be consulted on these new proposals and the union will recommend acceptance. If agreed that would bring the dispute formally to an end.”

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