Blog: Listen to these moments of truth

Every day, we’re all reliant on public service workers. Whether it’s the school staff who educate our kids, the health inspectors who make sure our food is safe, the health workers who treat us when we’re sick or the police staff who help keep us safe – public service workers are everywhere, and our country couldn’t function without them. Often unseen, often unheralded – it’s public servants like these who make our country tick. And yet in recent years, they’ve found themselves under increasing pressure. Their jobs are at threat or lost as a result of government austerity. They’re constantly being asked to do more with less and deliver to an even higher standard. They’re under incredible pressure. Most of us would, if asked, say that we value the incredible people who staff our public services. Few would deny the vital impact they have on all of our communities. And yet when we speak to UNISON members about their work, all too often we hear the same words – “undervalued”, “angry”, “worthless” – used to describe how too many of them are made to feel. Al of these and more are covered in a new series of videos – Moments of Truth – that UNISON is releasing today as part of our Public Service Champions campaign. The aim of the campaign is to give voice to those who work on our behalf each day, yet too often go unheard. After nearly 10 years of government cuts public services workers know how hard it can be to provide good quality, effect...
Source: UNISON Health care news - Category: UK Health Authors: Tags: General secretary's blog News public service champions Source Type: news