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Care workers need a living wage and the country needs a national care service. It’s time to Pay Fair for Care

Christina McAnea says care and NHS staff paying ‘tragic price’ for doing their jobs

Date

3 February 2021 12:30pm–2:00pm

Three out of four care workers don’t earn the living wage. It’s time for a fair deal. Join our (virtual) rally, on the national day of action on 3 February, to mark your support for care workers pay rise. Thousands will join together at 12.30pm to show their support and hear from care workers, politicians and celebrity supporters.

The care system is fragmented, underfunded and understaffed

Three out of four care workers don’t earn the living wage. UNISON vice president Sian Stockham is one of them and is leading the fight to raise carers’ pay

Three out of four care workers don’t earn the living wage. UNISON vice president Sian Stockham is one of them and she’s leading the national fight to raise carers’ pay

Applause and appreciation do not replace pay and practical support for our public service workers

Government failing on pledge to test staff every seven days

Government money not enough to fix broken care system

Reform of the care sector is long overdue

High vacancy rates show system is broken

Prime minister must fix social care for good

Ministers must get tough with care employers

Legal win has implication for thousands of workers

Plan needed for care homes and infection control fund must be extended