UK government drops plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers
Summary
The UK government has canceled plans to stop paying volunteer coastguard rescue officers (CROs) for their work after facing strong criticism. The current hourly pay arrangement will continue, and officials said they want to treat CROs with respect and keep them in the service.Key Facts
- The UK government planned to stop paying CROs hourly wages starting in September.
- CROs volunteer but are currently paid when they respond to emergencies.
- Plans changed after many CROs and their union strongly opposed the pay cut.
- A court decision in January confirmed CROs are workers because they receive pay.
- The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) had aimed to change CROs’ status to volunteers by removing pay.
- The maritime minister, Keir Mather, announced the pay cut plan is canceled.
- The MCA chief, Virginia McVea’s position is uncertain due to criticism over the issue.
- The government wants to ensure CROs continue to have respect and support for their work.
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