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NHS workers fell ‘betrayed’ by SNP health secretary, unions warn

NHS Scotland workers “feel misled and betrayed” by SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray amid stalled pay talks and “broken promises” on a shorter working week, unions have warned.

Mr Gray had agreed to cut the full-time working week in the service from 37.5 hours to 36, promising to cut it by 30 minutes a year for three years.

Stating he was “extremely grateful” to staff for their “efforts in the face of sustained demand,” Mr Gray responded: “We intend to enter pay negotiations to secure a pay deal for 2025/26 as soon as practically possible.

“The 36 hour week will be implemented by April 2026 as previously committed to.”

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