‘Dire impact’ on mental health as council freezes 106 council workers pay

‘Dire impact’ on mental health as council freezes 106 council workers pay

A council spokesperson said: 'We are very alert to the impact that this process is having on the health and wellbeing of all our staff.'

Council’s pay freeze set to have “dire impact” on mental health

The pay freeze is part of the council’s “Being Our Best” programme, which is often shortened to “BOB”.

Bath Voice News: Opposition to council workers' pay freeze mounts ahead of the June implementation of the B&NES' policy by trade union Unison and councillors from Labour, Greens and Independents - Bath Voice.

By John Wimperis, Local Democracy Reporter: Trade union Unison has warned that freezing the pay of more than 100 council workers at Bath and North East Somerset Council has had a “dire impact” on some people’s mental health. A new pay structure at Bath and North East Somerset Council lowers the pay for 106 roles at the council. People in roles facing pay cuts will have their pay frozen for three years, after the national pay award is applied, un…