UNISON Cymru/Wales confirms dates for health workers ballot

Health workers outside Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Health workers will soon have their say on industrial action after the latest derisory pay offer from Welsh government.

A postal ballot will begin on Thursday October 27 and close on Friday November 25 at 10am.

A hotline will be launched for any health workers who have not received a ballot paper on Tuesday November 1 and this will close on Monday November 21 at 12noon.

The hotline for callers is 0800 0857 857.

Results of the ballot will be issued on Friday November 25.

UNISON Cymru/Wales head of health, Hugh McDyer, said: “Please use your vote when you receive it in the post. Your vote matters!”