But a better way is possible. “Care workers are the beating heart of a system that should be able to look after everyone’s loved ones with […]
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Ministers could have spared overseas care staff weeks of worry
The new collection of essays looks at how the minimum wage could evolve
Christina McAnea comments on Justin Welby’s concerns over government visa rules
Christina McAnea says ministers must show they ‘care about social care’
But migrant workers are now propping up the broken care system. "Many overseas care workers have paid extortionate […]
Mr Hancock failed in his responsibility to provide enough PPE, testing and paid leave for care workers who needed to self-isolate. He was warned by UNISON, repeatedly, about the need for sick pay and […]
Employers must pay for time between visits to ensure fair wages
A new report from the Fabian Society was launched at Westminster last week
During the pandemic, this crucial public service was left exposed to the ravages of COVID-19. Care workers forced to work without PPE, no sick pay for self-isolation and older and disabled patients […]
UNISON responds to archbishops’ report calling for reform of social care
UNISON responds to Keir Starmer’s speech on Labour’s plans for the NHS and social care
Vacancy rates are rocketing because care workers are underpaid for a difficult and skilled job.
Low wages and inadequate sick pay to blame for thousands of care workers quitting
In the motion care worker members gave heartfelt testimony of their experiences working throughout the pandemic