Sick of SSP Campaign Noticeboard
Your latest updates on the campaign for full sick pay for care sector workers
Proper sick pay makes for safer workplaces - care workers are sick of SSP!
As care sector workers, we know that without proper sick pay, our workplaces are less safe.
When care workers can't afford to take time off sick, they're under pressure to bring their illness to work, exposing both colleagues and residents.
Nine out of ten care workers can’t afford to take time off sick, while just 1% get full company sick pay.
Poor sick pay policies lead to unhealthy workplaces - that's why care workers are sick of SSP.
GMB is the only union fighting for sick pay for care workers - and we're winning.
If you believe proper sick pay will make your workplace safer, use the resources below to build a Sick of SSP campaign in your workplace.
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Health and social care workers made up 70% of reported occupational deaths.
We-know-best approach will cause unnecessary anxiety and discontent among care workers.
Everyone is watching and waiting for NHS Pay Review Body to do the right thing.
Not many people would be able to sleep knowing they could be called to action at any moment.