UNI affiliate the GMB union has won statutory sick pay for 19,000 care workers at HC-One, the UK\u2019s largest care home provider. Announced on 22 March 2024, this new agreement guarantees pay from the first day of absence and addresses the issue of care workers forced to work when unwell, risking the spread of infections among the older adult residents they serve.<\/p>\r\n
Previously, the company did not pay for the first three days of sickness. The UK government stopped providing day one sick pay in May 2023, a measure introduced as a COVID-19 containment strategy.<\/p>\r\n
The need for this change was clear. A recent GMB survey revealed that one in four HC-One care workers were contemplating leaving their jobs because of \u201cpoverty pay.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
\r\nNatalie Grayson, GMB National Officer, said:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n
\u201cFor anyone worker to take a financial hit because they are poorly is disgraceful.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cBut for the care sector, it\u2019s sickening \u2013 and worse, it\u2019s dangerous to our loved ones that we expect them to care for.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cDay one sick pay is the very least care sector workers deserve \u2013 yet across the UK carers are forced to survive without out.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cThis is a massive win for GMB members \u2013 it represents a landmark shift in culture for the entire care sector.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cBut GMB won\u2019t stop here: we will not stop fighting until these dedicated professionals are paid at least \u00a315 an hour.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n
This victory is an important step in a broader \u201cFight for 15\u201d campaign led by GMB to secure a minimum wage of \u00a315 per hour for care sector professionals. It shows that change can happen through collective action.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cNot having day one sick leave means that too many workers will have to choose between what\u2019s best for their health \u2013 and the health of those they care for \u2013 and being able to pay their bills. We congratulate the HC-One workers and the GMB on this win, and we will keep standing with you in solidarity as you push to improve conditions in the UK care system,\u201d said Alan Sable, Head of UNI Global Union\u2019s Care sector.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n
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