Can an employer change your working hours without consulting you first?

Question

I have been at my present job for nearly 1 year. I am contracted to work 35 hours a week. Since I started I have been working 3 12hour shifts per week. The same as all the other full time staff. The management have brought out a new shift system. I have now got to work a new shift pattern that does not suit my need. None of the staff were consulted over the shifts changing and we've only been give 2 weeks notice. Is there anything we can do?

We are in Britain

Answer 1

You have a right to 3 months notice of any major change in your contract of employment

Answer 2

Find a job where you are in charge.