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AGENCY security guards at a Southampton hospital celebrated victory yesterday after winning greatly improved pay and protection from attacks.
The 21 Unite members at Southampton General Hospital, who are employed by contractor Mitie, accepted a management deal that guarantees a higher wages, improved sick pay arrangements and new personal protective equipment (PPE).
There will be a 14.5 per cent increase for security officers, backdated to May 1, which takes their pay to £9.50 an hour.
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