‘Treat us with dignity and respect’: Care home workers strike, calling for sick pay and a living wage

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Staff who have worked long shifts caring for residents throughout the pandemic tell Ben Chapman why they are striking to secure a fairer deal

The Independent would like to keep you informed about offers, events and updates by email, please tick the box if you would like to be contacted“We just want to be treated with dignity and respect,” says Ahouzan. “Some people think we are the lower ones in society, but I am proud of what I do. I am giving something back to the community.

 

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This case shows why tax credits can be so valuable. Universal Credit needs to be reformed and financially backed up. The recent case the Financial Conduct Authority brought and won on behalf of SMEs shows what is possible, in terms of those who say there is no money to pay.

In 1990 the employer paid the first 2 weeks of sick pay followed by nhs . I also got 1.25 x salary overtime weekdays, 1.5 sat, 2x sun and bank hols. Care workers make up their salary through overtime at normal rates. Less cause OT doesn’t count to holidays and pension

That’s a shame. My pain is with the poor people needing care because they are old and have no one. They are the ones who truly suffer.

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