11 June 2003

NHS PAY MODERNISATION GETS THE GO AHEAD

Pay for modernisation

Reform of the NHS pay system is taking a further step forward. A
meeting of representatives of unions, health service employers and
the UK Health Departments today approved the start of full-scale
testing of the new Agenda for Change pay system.

This follows publication of the results of union ballots showing
strong support for the proposals among union members.


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