YMCA staff worry proposed restructure will impact mental health and safety

YMCA North staff who work in the Auckland accomodation team have said they are scared of losing their jobs, worry about their mental health deteriorating and safety being compromised if a proposed restructure goes ahead. The frontline accomodation staff at the Y's Pitt Street hostel and it's City Lodge had until tomorrow afternoon to give feedback on a restructure proposal. If the proposal goes ahead, workers called Guest Service Agents who have been working both across day and night shifts will only be able to work either in a day or night role. Staff question how the proposal fits with the YMCA's key values. Reporter Bella Craig spoke with two of the workers.