CARE workers supporting vulnerable people in central Wales are being bullied in accepting fewer paid breaks and more working hours, Unison Cymru said today.

Private contractor Shaw Healthcare has told its employees across Powys that they must accept the changes or face being sacked and re-engaged on worse contracts in another case of widely condemned fire-and-rehire tactics, according to the union.

It accused bosses of refusing to negotiate over threats to remove a paid 30-minute break and extend shifts by half an hour.