Paramedics, occupational therapists, radiographers, physiotherapists, healthcare assistants, administrative and supportstaff have joined picket lines at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Telford's Princess Royal Hospital.
Of this number 287 are operational personnel who work solely with prisoners and the remainder are teachers, administrative, catering and other supportstaff.
The Department of Commerce shall provide funding and administrativesupport for the Initiative through resources and staff assigned to work on the Initiative, to the extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations.