Outsourced cleaners at Luton and Dunstable Hospital claim NHS pay victory

Hospital cleaners at Luton and Dunstable have won a campaign to be paid NHS rates.
The deal will come into effect when private contractor Engie’s contract ends in November. From then on, the workers will enjoy full NHS pay of at least £9.21 an hour, as well as any nationally agreed future rises.
Staff have also won improved annual leave and sick pay entitlements.
The trust is currently picking the next private firm to run its cleaning, catering and housekeeping contract, but all work