‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated’
‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated’
Christina McAnea says complete overhaul needed so no one is left unprotected again
Government should remove the charge for all migrant workers
Never again should the concerns of staff, unions and employers be ignored
Fundamental reform is needed to create a system fit for the future
Poor government decision making at the heart of problems
Despite the gradual return to normal, Covid-19 is still a real and present danger in care homes. Staff have been deeply affected by the virus and will continue to face significant challenges as the rest of the country opens back up. The government has announced a £600m infection control fund to help stop the spread […]
New TUC research showing that seven in 10 councils in the East of England are spending less per capita on adult social care than 2010 shows we “can’t wait any longer” for a national care system, UNISON Eastern says today. The TUC report, Fixing Social Care shows that overall social care spending per head across […]
Christina McAnea says shameful employment practices and low wages need tackling
An active and vital union, supporting our fabulous members
High vacancy rates show system is broken
Government money not enough to fix broken care system.
Government must guarantee staff can work additional hours or get compensation for lost wages
Care work is fulfilling but tough and isn’t to be taken on a whim
Government ministers must improve care pay if they’re to succeed in filling huge numbers of vacancies, UNISON says today. The government has launched a new recruitment campaign ‘Care for Others. Make a Difference’ to boost the number of workers in adult social care as existing staff are forced to take time off to self-isolate or […]