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From the people who take care of older people in our lives, the staff that help us heal at hospitals, to those who ensure the health of our communities, care workers play a crucial role in our societies, providing essential services. However, the care sector faces significant challenges that need urgent action. Our care systems will fail unless we improve workers compensation, staffing levels, and health and safety protocols. The sector will be woefully unprepared to provide decent care for the growing elderly population or face a future pandemic.

That’s why UNI Global Union is advocating for country-tailored strategies that improve working conditions for care workers, ensuring their right to form and join unions, receive fair compensation, work in safe staffing environments, and obtain proper training.