Nursing union urges Guernsey members to throw out latest pay offer

A nursing union in Guernsey is urging its members to throw out the latest pay offer from the States.

The Royal College of Nursing says the deal, which was offered to all public sector workers in Guernsey, equates to a real term pay cut for its members.

The offer is as follows: 

The union has also criticised the States for a “complete lack of negotiation,” saying only one meeting took place with its representatives - with government officials failing to attend numerous other meetings.

Ballots are being sent to members who will have until Tuesday 13 September to decide whether to accept or reject the deal.