Care work is fulfilling but tough and isn’t to be taken on a whim
adult social care
Government must guarantee staff can work additional hours or get compensation for lost wages
An active and vital union, supporting our fabulous members
Poor government decision making at the heart of problems
Fundamental reform is needed to create a system fit for the future
Never again should the concerns of staff, unions and employers be ignored
Government should remove the charge for all migrant workers
‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated’
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‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated: paid living wages, with proper job security and career structures.’
New resources available for health and safety reps and care workers at our dedicated learning.unison.org.uk site
UNISON says ‘desperate measures’ in leaked plans could lead to preventable deaths
‘Everybody is worried about the virus. Carers are worried for themselves, and worried for our clients too’