People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin has called on the Western Trust to increase the mileage rate for health care workers and professionals.
Said Cllr Harkin: “Homecare workers, district nurses and occupational therapists take care of some of the most vulnerable in our society – but they’re struggling to pay their bills. As a result, many are facing hardship.
“I joined Unison Foyle Branch members at Altnagelvin Hospital to deliver a letter to Western Trust CEO Neil Guckian demanding the Trust and the Department of Health immediately increase the mileage reimbursement rate so that they can continue to perform this vital service and pay for the cost of travel.
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin joins the Unison picket line
“For workers in the private sector the mileage reimbursement rate is shamefully low or non-existent.
“We encourage all workers to take action now for increased mileage reimbursement rates and better pay.”
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