As a representative of UNISON, I am deeply concerned about the recent planed change to employee terms and conditions enforced by Worcestershire County Council. These changes are not just detrimental but also reflect a worrying trend in employment law known as 'Hire and Re-Fire'. This practice forces employees into accepting altered terms and conditions, often to their disadvantage.

This is not an isolated incident. Across the UK, there has been an increase in such practices. According to the Trades Union Congress (TUC), this method of changing contracts under duress has affected one in ten workers since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. It's a tactic that undermines job security and erodes worker rights.

Worcestershire County Council should be setting an example for fair employment practices rather than exploiting legal loopholes for their benefit at the expense of their employees' welfare. We urge them to reconsider these changes and engage in open dialogue with UNISON representatives.

We call upon all residents of Worcestershire who believe in fair employment practices to support us by signing this petition. Together we can send a clear message that 'Hire and Re-Fire' tactics are unacceptable, protecting our community members from such unjust treatment.