One story is an anecdote – the stories of millions of workers become statistics
childcare
Nationally agreed wages would help nursery workers and parents
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The coalition aims to build public and political support for early education and childcare
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Childcare costs on top of rising household bills are putting working parents, but particularly women, in a very difficult position
Staff, parents and children have been treated abominably
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UNISON has been working with Dan Jarvis MP on a bill, which just passed its third reading, to provide additional protections in the workplace
Modern childcare system is the heart of any decent society
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Restoring Sure Start centres is a major priority
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Commenting on Labour’s proposals to improve the workplace for women, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Thursday): “Balancing work with caring for children or elderly parents and running a home can be a struggle for many women. “Good employers know that paying women fairly, offering them generous maternity leave and pay packages, along with flexible […]
Young families across the country are struggling because childcare costs are such a massive drain on their finances.