https://youtu.be/2nAeC12cVvA 7 reasons why you should join a union 1. Higher pay, better work benefits Working people standing together and negotiating with managers as one means that, on average, union members get: higher pay than non-members better sickness and pension benefits more paid holiday the right to more flexible working hours. 2. Being treated with respect at work Unions argue for working people to be treated with respect. For example, opposing managers downgrading and closing pensions schemes, stopping bosses using intrusive surveillance and preventing new workers being employed on worse terms and conditions .3. Stopping bullying and discrimination Unions work to end bullying and harassment at work, pushing managers to make workplaces safer. We stand up against unfair treatment of all kinds, including discrimination against women, lesbian, gay, bi and trans workers, Black and minority ethnic workers and disabled workers. If there’s a strong trade union in your workplace, you’re more likely to have a better work/life balance. And women are far less likely to face problems at work while pregnant, on maternity leave or when they return to work. 4. Healthier at work Every year unions train 10,000 workers in safety and health. Unions tackle the causes of ill health at work, not just the symptoms. That means lower accident and injury rates, less stress and better understanding and support for those with mental health problems. 5. Legal help If you run into problems at work, your union’s legal team can make sure you are treated fairly – without you having to worry about paying. Whether the problem is with employment contracts, harassment, redundancy, pensions or discrimination your union will be there to help you. 6. Help with your career Unions run huge training and education programmes to help our members get the skills they need to get better-paid jobs. And we argue for employers to have better development programmes so that ordinary working people get chances for training and promotion 7. Good public services for everyone, and a strong British economy Unions representing nurses, midwives, firefighters, teachers and all other dedicated public servants, campaign for high-quality public services for everyone. Unions work with employers to maintain a stable and productive workforce. Workers who are involved in decisions about their company have great training opportunities, are fairly rewarded and can help companies survive bad times. Isn’t it time you joined a union? Why join a union? | TUC

…..”conditions were "regrettably worse" in social care, with 95% of care providers struggling to hire staff and 75% finding it difficult to retain existing workers. "Without the creation of meaningful professional development structures, and better contracts with improved pay and training, social care will remain a career of limited attraction, even when it is desperately needed," the report said. https://t.co/WJNs6x8hnh

Charging for hospital stays - in my view this goes totally against the principles of the NHS and would cause stress and anxiety in vulnerable groups. But also, the cost of setting up and administering such a scheme would surely outweigh the money received? What are your thoughts? Is this fair? Does it consider patient safety? How else could funds be raised? https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jul/24/charge-patients-for-hospital-stays-to-help-fund-nhs-says-report

Share your thoughts and feelings about this here. “Together with @RCPhysicians, we at the FPA welcome the @DHSCgovuk’s updated position on #physicianassociate regulation and wider regulatory reform as they set out a timetable for bringing #PAs into regulation.” Read the complete statement ➡️fparcp.co.uk/about-fpa/news…

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