Heartless attitude of unions costing lives

Union members have rejected a deal designed to ensure that Ambulance crews respond to calls while on a break. They were offered a deal that would have seen them paid £100 for each time they were interrupted.

Scottish Conservative Health Spokesman, Jackson Carlaw MSP said:

"It is ludicrous that the unions have rejected what was a fair and reasonable deal. This is blind self-interest and the general public will find it incredibly hard to understand why these workers are having tea breaks when people's lives are at stake.

"When someone is suffering from a serious injury or critical illness they cannot afford to wait to receive treatment, and yet these workers are insisting that they be allowed time to finish their meal break. This heartless attitude is costing lives and Nicola Sturgeon needs to get a grip on this issue and thrash out a deal to prevent any further tragedies.

"While the fantastic work of our emergency service staff is always appreciated, this dispute has been dragging on for far too long and needs to be resolved."

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