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We campaign for pay justice by demanding improvements in pay and terms for the social care workforce, professional recognition, mental health support, and safer staffing levels.

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Latest news from GMB in the care sector

23 Jun 2022

Closure of well-loved Stoke care home branded “shocking and dangerous” by GMB

Over 50 elderly residents at risk as closure of well-loved Stoke care home branded “shocking and dangerous” by care workers union.

The announcement this week by care company HC One that they plan to permanently close Stoke’s Stadium Court care home has met with widespread condemnation from care unions, resident families and staff.

The care home on Greyhound Way currently employers around 80 local people and cares for upwards of 50 vulnerable and elderly residents.

21 Jun 2022

Scotland National Care Service: Workers not even an afterthought

It’s unclear how, if at all, care staff will benefit

13 Jun 2022

Sheffield Council adopts GMB's ethical care charter

Council commits to the ending ‘task and time’ which sees some carers paid less than minimum wage

09 May 2022

Care home's sudden closure creates chaos

Almost two dozen people residents have been given just 28 days to move out - it’s inhumane

27 Apr 2022

High Court: Govt's care home policy would always have tragic consequences

Judgement is a terrible reminder of callous disregard shown for care home residents and workers

22 Mar 2022

Four Seasons Northern Ireland sale 'provides security'

GMB members have faced two very challenging years – now they can concentrate on care

04 Mar 2022

Care giant scoops £26m on covid grants then pays £7m to directors

Meanwhile Barchester’s carers get just above the minimum wage and bosses want to take away their one route to a decent pay rise – by derecognising GMB union

01 Mar 2022

Social care faces pressure from unmet pandemic need

We need workforce investment that includes sick pay and a minimum £15 per hour

17 Feb 2022

Up to 15,000 Leeds care workers set for pay boost

GMB Union has long fought for a fairer deal for care workers

15 Feb 2022

More than 30,000 carers left without union access in 'fresh attack on rights'

Ministers cannot take a back seat on care, that’s how care workers end-up mired in a pandemic without proper PPE or sick pay

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