Commenting on the approval of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for use in the UK, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Wednesday): “This is welcome news for everyone but it’s particularly important that NHS and care staff, as well as residents, are prioritised.
“Employers in the care sector must ensure there’s paid time for staff getting the jab so they’re not left out of pocket for doing the right thing to protect vulnerable people.
“With plentiful supplies soon to be a reality, we must make sure the rollout means the maximum number of care workers are offered the vaccine as quickly as possible.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services – in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in both the public and private sectors.
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