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Government must guarantee staff can work additional hours or get compensation for lost wages
High vacancy rates show system is broken

Blog: A union with plenty to shout about
An active and vital union, supporting our fabulous members
Christina McAnea says shameful employment practices and low wages need tackling

Poor government decision making at the heart of problems

Fundamental reform is needed to create a system fit for the future

Government should remove the charge for all migrant workers
Christina McAnea says complete overhaul needed so no one is left unprotected again

What do carers think of #ClapForCarers?
‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated’

‘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