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Over 350 healthcare workers at Northern Care Alliance are striking for three days, demanding fair overtime pay they’re allegedly not receiving—sometimes even earning less than their regular wages. Nurses, support staff, and housekeepers are walking out at major hospitals like Salford Royal and Oldham, as Unison accuses the Trust of pulling an offer before negotiations began. The dispute centers on NHS Professionals’ handling of shift coverage, with internal reports revealing 28 deaths and 56 severe harm incidents tied to treatment delays. Staff are working extra hours amid chronic understaffing and high sick leave, yet remain unpaid properly—losing up to £80 per shift. The union insists this isn’t about more—it’s about honoring existing contracts while the Trust faces mounting pressure over patient safety.

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