Merseyside coastguards secure pay deal following dispute over volunteer compensation
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Merseyside coastguards secure pay deal following dispute over volunteer compensation

16 Jul 2026 · Originally published 16 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Update on coastguards facing 'reprehensible' pay cut
Coastguard rescue officers in Merseyside have reached a new pay agreement after the Marine and Coastguard Agency proposed ending hourly compensation for call-outs and training. The dispute arose following a legal ruling that classified volunteers as workers, and this resolution ensures that those who balance rescue duties with full-time jobs continue to be supported for their time.
Source: Liverpool Echo Merseyside
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