“My Lords, I speak in favour of the Employment Rights Bill unamended and declare an interest as I was general secretary of the UK’s largest union, UNISON, for over 20 years. It has over 1.3 million members; over 1 million of them women, mainly low paid.”
Record by topic
- Adult social care & reform180th of 3974.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing107th of 3144.0
- Learning disability & autism758th of 9052.0
- NHS waiting lists475th of 5432.0
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What they’ve said
“…establish legally binding agreements that, at long last, would set pay, conditions and terms for workers in the adult social care sector: an adult social care negotiating body in England made up of relevant employers and trade unions. Staff in the sector are voting with their feet. They are leaving in droves.”
Employment Rights Bill · 2025-06-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Bill heralds the action so desperately needed, creating the fair work agency and the first pay agreement in adult social care in England. Today, as we speak, an employer in Knowsley, Livv Housing, is a stark reminder of why the Bill is so important.”
Employment Rights Bill · 2025-03-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Six million people in England are on consultant-led waiting lists. Reports from the ONS say that it could be as high as 10 million—well over 10% of the population of England waiting for treatment. Procedures are cancelled; referrals are delayed or simply refused. Public satisfaction has slumped to an all-time low.”
King’s Speech · 2024-07-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
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