“And when the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated: paid living wages, with proper job […]
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‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated’
“Staff looking after these residents have effectively been abandoned too. They’ve struggled with protective equipment shortages, testing delays and inadequate […]
Government should remove the charge for all migrant workers
Never again should the concerns of staff, unions and employers be ignored
For too long the care system has been weighted towards price and profit. Nothing less than a national care service will suffice. “Vulnerable people have been pushed from pillar to post as owners and care […]
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 […]
Shameful employment practices and low wages are endemic in the sector. These issues need tackling properly once and for all […]
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