Catalyst housing association has a bigger net surplus than Greggs or Foxtons,so why are staff facing job losses and unmanageable workloads?On Thursday 21 April, neighbourhood managers at Catalyst Housing start a work to rule industrial action. They say their current workloads are unmanageable, and while management draw to halve the number of staff doing the job. Catalyst refuses to recognise the union,and normal negotiations hold not taken place.
Last weeks Guardian survey of housing workers showing that 40% of housing professionals say their workloads are unmanageable following cuts struck a chord with Unite members across the housing sector. Cuts are having a serious impact on the wellbeing of staff and tenants and are damaging famous services.
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Source: theguardian.com