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Applause to Action - Social Care After the Crisis

“As care workers, we have been at the forefront of the struggle against COVID-19. We have put ourselves at risk to provide care and support to vulnerable people in our community.

We appreciate the applause from members of the public, but unless social care receives proper investment and respect, we remain under-valued, under-appreciated and under-paid.

To enable us to continue giving exceptional care, we need proper pay and decent conditions that properly reflect our position as key workers. We need action after the applause”

UNISON North West is campaigning for the pay and conditions that care workers deserve – but we need to know what your priorities are.

If you are a social care worker, please complete this survey to help shape your campaign. All information is strictly confidential and will not be shared with your employer.
1. Where do you work? *This question is required.
2. What sort of contract are you on? *This question is required.
3. How much do you earn per hour?
  *This question is required.
4. Do you do sleep-ins? *This question is required.
5. Please rate the changes you would like to see happen in your workplace over the coming months. What changes would mean the most to you? *This question is required.
Space Cell How important is this issue to you? (Out of 5 Stars)
Guaranteed hours
Better hourly pay
Occupational sick pay (i.e. full pay when ill or self-isolating)
Being paid holiday at normal rate of pay (i.e. inclusive of sleep-ins and overtime)
Improved health & safety / better PPE
Payment for travel time
A decent hourly rate for sleep-ins
More time to spend with service-users
Better career development / prospects
Paid training
An end to bullying
Family friendly policies (e.g. paid time off for caring emergencies at home)
Better pension
Ability to speak out about poor care
Regular meetings between care workers and managers focused on improving pay and conditions
6. Are you a member of a trade union? *This question is required.
7. Improving things at work is easier when there’s a strong union with an active membership. How would you be willing to build a strong union in your workplace? *This question is required.
Space Cell YesNoMaybe
Sign a petition or open letter
Speak to a colleague you trust about workplace issues
Organise a small meeting with colleagues about the issue
Distribute leaflets to your colleagues
Attend a group meeting about workplace issues
Write to a councillor or politician asking them to take action
Speak to a councillor or politician
Join other workers to hand in a petition or open letter to politicians
Doing training to become a union health and safety rep
8. Contact Information

All information is strictly confidential and will not be shared with your employer. By completing the information below, you consent to being contacted by a UNISON Organiser in relation to our campaign *This question is required.
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