Police unions object to new working hours

Police unions on Tuesday reacted strongly to announcements made by the police chief on changes to working conditions.

In a joint statement, Pasydy and the police association said they felt “discomfort and indignation” over what they described as the chief’s insistence on publicly announcing changes to police working hours and annual leave.

The unions said the proposals include a change to daily working schedules and a reduction in leave days from 19.5 days to 4.7 days.

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