Mandatory jabs are the wrong approach and a massive distraction.
Mandatory jabs are the wrong approach and a massive distraction.
“Unions, employers and organisations from across the political spectrum are demanding an overhaul of the entire sector. There […]
UNISON will now push for a change in the law so sleep-in shifts count as working time. The union is also urging employers and local […]
Christina McAnea says employers must use extra infection control cash to support staff
“Eight years ago, the then government was warned its changes wouldn’t work and would tie the NHS up in needless competition and contract drafting. Yet […]
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 […]
Care work is fulfilling but tough and isn’t to be taken on a whim
Government must guarantee staff can work additional hours or get compensation for lost wages
Government money not enough to fix broken care system.
High vacancy rates show system is broken
An active and vital union, supporting our fabulous members
Christina McAnea says shameful employment practices and low wages need tackling
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 […]
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 […]
Poor government decision making at the heart of problems