And Unite the Union regional representative Nick Corbel has confirmed that he is seeking legal advice as to whether the contract – which has been described as a ‘final offer’ – is valid.
Stella Mildren, a care assistant, says that the 60-strong staff of Family Nursing’s home-care section are being forced either to agree to dramatically reduced terms and conditions or face redundancy.
Deputies Geoff Southern and Sam Mézec, who have been liaising with the home-care team, branded the changes ‘disgraceful’, with Deputy Mézec adding that the States seemed to be creating a ‘race to the bottom’.
Julie Gafoor, FNHC chief executive officer, said: ‘FNHC is pleased to have agreed a contract with the States of Jersey Health and Social Services.’
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