Union calls for better pay and conditions for Britain’s millions of night shift workers

Millions of night-shift workers across the country should get better pay and working conditions, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said.

As clocks go back this weekend, the union said many of those working overnight are on low pay and insecure contracts.

Researched by TUC revealed that almost one-third of night-shift workers earn less than £10 an hours seven in ten are paid below £15 an hour, roughly the UK median wage.

Despite the heightened health risks that come with night work and the disruption it causes to workers’ lives, the TUC said there is no evidence of a ‘pay premium’  for those working overnight.

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Millions of night-shift workers across the country should get better pay and working conditions, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: ‘We all owe Britain’s night workers a huge debt for keeping the country running while we are asleep.

‘Working through the night is tough – with night-workers at higher risk of health problems and disruption to their daily lives.

‘But many of those who work overnight – especially in key sectors like care – are on low pay and insecure contracts.’

‘As the cost-of-living crisis escalates, ministers must do more to ensure all night workers get the pay they deserve.

‘That means raising the minimum wage to £15 an hour as soon as possible and improving working conditions so all night workers are treated with dignity at work.’