@danblack87 this is what I sent - a bit simplistic as I also work for tpro and DICT8 do PP work as well as NHS but that is all beside the point really
Hello Mr Opperman,
I was wondering what help is being planned for zero hours contract workers.
I work for DICT8 a medical transcription company used by many NHS hospitals to outsource the typing of medical letters.
DICT8 only “employ” experienced medical secretaries who have worked in the NHS for several years and have RSA and other typing/administrative qualifications. Most of the workers, as with other low paid work, are female.
We do not get sick pay, holiday pay or pension contributions etc.
DICT8 have not raised their level of pay since I joined them 10 years ago. Other workers inform me they have been on the same pay rate for 13 years and longer.
Pay is worked out “per line” and due to the nature of having to decipher the meaning of dictators many for whom English is not their first language, and dictators who mumble, work in noisy surroundings, technical issues, the pay consistently works out at less than £10 per hour, often nearer £5 or even less.
I would be grateful if something could be done to improve the qualify of life of people who are “essential” workers doing NHS work without the pay and recognition.
Thank you.