IOPC staff set to strike next week

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IOPC staff set to strike next week

The regulatory body has said that "some IOPC colleagues" will be taking strike action next week.

Date - 27th January 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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IOPC staff are set to join the civil service strike action on February 1. The regulatory body has told Police Oracle that while some IOPC colleagues will be taking part, contingency plans are in place to protect time-sensitive work. As staff do...

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