Research published today by the Centre for Health and Public Interest shows what UNISON members have been saying for decades: residential care homes are being run irresponsibly.
Research published today by the Centre for Health and Public Interest shows what UNISON members have been saying for decades: residential care homes are being run irresponsibly.
A big change for homecare workers in Knowsley
As a Labour member, I’m appalled to see a Labour council put these incredible public service workers in such an impossible position. And as your General Secretary, I’ll stand with home care workers every step of the way, demanding the council recognise their mistakes, and get this sorted once and for all.
‘We believe the Court of Appeal got this decision completely wrong and will do everything we can to reverse it’
Decision comes after a lengthy campaign by UNISON
The charter also aims to ensure adequate staffing levels and enough time for workers to look after vulnerable people. It […]
In Birmingham, home care workers are striking this Saturday, because they’ve been pushed to breaking point. Government cuts to local authority budgets have led to Birmingham City Council slashing the home care/enablement budget by 40%.
UNISON’s charter also commits councils to moving away from 15-minute care visits and to help ensure that those needing care see the same care workers regularly, benefitting […]
Care workers and those they look after are suffering because standards are routinely being breached
Conference pledges to campaign on funding crisis and step up action to organise workers
Council’s ruling Labour group pledges to introduce UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter after May’s council elections
“It demonstrates our shared commitment to ensure improved quality of care for some of the most vulnerable people in North Ayrshire.” The charter is part of the […]
Health and social care partnership commits to achieving fair work, better pay and improved quality of care on eve of Living Wage Week
The union has been raising concerns about the impact of government cuts on social care since austerity measures were forced on local authorities more than five years […]
If caught out for failing to pay for travel time, firms seldom make amends and correct the payments across the whole of the workforce. Judith Montgomery’s case highlights the issue of unpaid […]