Hello,

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It seems that your employer is acting unfairly in pressuring you to accept a night shift position.

You cannot be forced into signing and if you are dismissed, you may have a claim for unfair dismissal, unless you are dismissed by way of lawful redundancy if your current position stops existing.

Hope this helps

Hi there I must admit that it appears your employer is not really acting very fairly and also that you're not getting the required support from your union. For starters you can't simply be told you no longer fit the criteria for your job and be expected to move. You've been employed in a specific position and have the right to remain there unless the employer has a valid reason for removing you.

I see you mentioned you have a heart condition. Is it long term? Is it likely to last for more than a year? Does it have a substantial adverse effect on your ability to perform your normal daily activities? If yes, you could be disabled under the Equality act. What that means for you is that you're protected against discriminatory conduct by your employer and they can't treat you badly because of your condition. Also they'll have to make reasonable adjustments to help you with the condition.

Ask your employer why they don't think you fit anymore. Is it because of your condition? If so ask them to make reasonable adjustments that help you, not that are detrimental to you. They can't just sack you without justifying this for one of the fair dismissal reasons allowed by law (misconduct, redundancy, ill health and so on).

Think about raising a grievance now to formally complain about this. Try and resolve it that way. Do not sign anything yet. If you feel forced to, tell your employer you are doing so under duress and you'll only work the new job reluctantly until this is resolved.