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“The struggle for #singlepayerhealthcare is part of a larger conflict between the working class and the billionaire class. Incremental reforms have gotten the single-payer movement nowhere, while legislative lobbying has proved insufficient. Nothing short of a nationwide campaign of rank-and-file workers — union and nonunion alike — willing to confront capital will be strong enough to secure transformative health reform…In order to win, single-payer activists must embrace this once-in-a-generation opportunity and join in solidarity with workers in ways many never have before…Unfortunately, the US struggle for transformative social programs has been marked by means-tested poverty programs that contribute to the abandonment of public goods such as a national health program. Big business, desperate to avoid the overwhelmingly popular Medicare for All, colluded with corporate foot soldiers within the Democratic Party in 2010 to ram through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a divisive, multitiered poverty program, and portray it as a victory for workers.” https://lnkd.in/e-T_UaGR

I just want to add some numbers to this debate, at least for St Martins Care, which might be useful. Looking at the most common role in our business, the annual cost of employing one full-time #care assistant in 2024-25 is ￡30,061. The NI changes announced in the #budget will increase that by ￡827.55 per annum (+2.75%) and the minimum wage increase will add a further ￡2,129.52 (+7.08%). Yes, you read that right, overall a whopping ￡2,957.17, an increase of 9.84% ?? ??♂? . Our overheads are likely to go up a similar amount (not the currently reported rate of 1.7%) as most of the goods and services we buy are supplied by businesses that will also be facing the same increasing cost of wages and will be passing that onto us in their pricing. Well, look on the bright side, at least we now know how much we need the local authorities to increase fees next year - it's about 10.0%! There you go, Keir Starmer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, and Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, I've saved you a job here - you need to increase local authority funding for #adultsocialcare by 10.0% for 2025-26. You're welcome, no debate or argument - #justdoit

With first of its kind cross-party polling by YouGov our 2024 Unfair To Care report shows that there is scope for political change. ?? 8 in 10 MPs agree that the next government must act to prove pay, terms and conditions for social care workers. All political parties must act now. Read our #UnfairToCare report at www.UnfairToCare.co.uk #WhoCaresWins

I understand why some people want to join a union. It can seem like a good thing to have power in numbers. But don't be fooled by the politicians who push for unions. It is about power, yes, power for the people in charge of the union, power for the people who control the budgets, and who decide who to endorse, who to support. The main body of union members will not be in control. Decisions are made by the union leaders. Strikes will not be your choice. Rules will not be your choice. Dues will be raised to support the programs of those in charge, to pay their salaries which will rise quicker than the members salaries. Yes, dues support striking workers, but what if you did not want to strike...that's no longer your choice. And in unions, seniority, not skill might drive promotion. Growing up in the UK, I remember union leaders holding the entire country hostage to their demands. Some workers did not want to strike. Some did. It was nasty. Being a scab was not easy for those who thought their union leaders were wrong. I am sure there are good unions somewhere. There are probably good union leaders somewhere. It's the 'politicians' sneaking in that worry me.

Long-term care is experiencing employment decreases in record numbers due to burnout and lack of competitive wages. Learn more about the need for increased funding at WhoWillCareFL.com #WhoWillCareFL

NEW REPORT: We worked with The Health Foundation to assess five policy options to improve care worker pay in England that could form part of the new government’s approach to #socialcare. ?? The new government must immediately address the problem of low pay in adult social care by tackling illegal underpayment of wages and consulting the sector on a sector-specific minimum wage and a national pay scale. Read our report here: https://lnkd.in/erzpW4We

Exactly what Keith Milton has said. There has to be some joined up thinking, ‘fixing’ the NHS is impossible without social care, we all know that. We supported the NHS with designated settings (COVID wards) during the pandemic, provide intermediate care, out of hours discharges, have lifting cushions in all of our homes to prevent long lies and reduce ambulance call-outs and hospital admissions and we get people home. We are always looking for ways to support the system. Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP Rt Hon Rachel Reeves Keir Starmer Stephen Kinnock Stephen Kinnock come and see what social care providers can do and most importantly listen. #adultsocialcare #careproviders, #carehomes

?? Important Update in Social Care ?? Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats are prioritizing the improvement of pay and conditions for care workers, a crucial step towards addressing the chronic staffing issues in the sector. These proposals include increased carers' allowance and statutory rights to respite breaks. It's encouraging to see these vital issues gaining attention. Let's hope these plans lead to meaningful changes for the improvement of our social care system. ???? #SocialCare #CareWorkers #UnpaidCarers #Labour #LiberalDemocrats #PolicyReform #Healthcare #SupportOurCarers #Election2024 #ProgressiveCare

Labor is Moving Away from the Democrats For the first time since 1996, the Teamsters Union, a key pillar of organized labor, has decided not to endorse the Democratic presidential candidate. This marks a seismic shift in the long-standing alliance between labor and the Democratic Party. Historically, Democrats have been seen as the champions of blue-collar workers, advocating for policies that protect jobs, wages, and workers' rights. However, the party’s recent focus on social issues, such as immigration reform and inequality, has alienated many within the labor movement. One of the central grievances is the influx of undocumented labor, which critics argue has tightened the job market, driving down wages and forcing American workers to compete against a surge of cheaper labor. This disconnect has led many workers to feel abandoned by a party they once considered their advocate. As the labor movement re-evaluates its political alliances, this break could signal a broader realignment in American politics, with profound implications for future elections.

Labor Day is a reminder of the value of fair compensation and the dignity of work, but it’s crucial to remember that not everyone benefits equally from these ideals. Incarcerated workers across the country make an average of 86 cents a day, making it almost impossible to cover the costs of basic toiletries, phone calls, stamps, and other basics. Because these wages are so low, people are set up for failure during reentry because they don't have enough savings for a place to live, transportation, and even food. The first step to solving this economic disparity is recognizing that it exists.