What are the pressures facing care workers? Why was the National Care Service bill postponed? With GMB and STUC

'Mon The Workers

Welcome to another episode of 'Mon the Workers! In this episode, host Karina Liptrot chats with Cathy Russell, a dedicated GMB member and nurse working in a care home. Cathy sheds light on the pressing challenges facing care workers today, emphasising how persistent low wages are driving passionate and hardworking individuals to seek better pay elsewhere. Later in the episode, we're joined by Denise Christie from the STUC, who provides insight into the delayed National Care Service bill. She also discusses the collaborative efforts of the three major adult social care unions in the "Fair Care for Scotland." campaign, a crucial initiative aimed at addressing the issues faced by care workers.For further information about the campaign, please visit www.fair-care-scotland.com. Additionally, you can delve deeper into the topic by reading the eye-opening "Profiteering from Care" report, available at https://stuc.org.uk/files/Reports/Profiting-from-Care-Report.pdf. Stay engaged with us by subscribing to our podcast, and be sure to follow us on social media @ScottishTUC to stay updated on the latest developments.