Call for six weeks holiday for more workers

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The GPA-djp services union is arguing that the right to six weeks' holiday should be extended to more workers. Currently the right tends to be limited to private sector workers with 25 years' service and public sector workers aged 43 and over. The union argues that more workers should have the right, particularly in sectors dominated by women such as health and social care. Increased holiday is important for the rest, recuperation and motivation of workers.
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