Blog: The shocking treatment of migrant workers harms us all
UNISON has gathered evidence of appalling exploitation of migrant workers by unscrupulous care bosses.
Care is one of the biggest industries in the UK, but also one of the most precarious. It’s broken, on the brink of collapse and only being propped up by the work of migrants.
Workers from abroad have sold everything they own to come here and care for people. But instead of receiving decent pay and conditions, and being treated with dignity and respect, the UK government is letting employers get away with terrible practices that should be consigned to history.
Our report, Expendable Labour details shocking treatment of...
Source: UNISON Health care news - November 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Authors: Christina McAnea Tags: Article General Secretary's blog care Christina McAnea migrant workers national care service Source Type: news
Nigeria: Getting Primary Health Care Delivery Right for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria
[Daily Trust] Ache's mother died a few months ago due to the absence of a primary healthcare centre (PHC) or health post in her community in Ibaji local government of Kogi State. The only PHC available in a nearby community cannot offer basic even health services. Therefore, the only option for many residents is to travel on motorbike or bicycle to Idah, a town in another local government over 30 kilometres away. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 28, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Governance Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
India ’s CERT exempted from freedom of information laws
India's government has granted its Computer Emergency Response Team, CERT-In, immunity from Right To Information (RTI) requests – the nation's equivalent of the freedom of information queries in the US, UK, or Australia. Reasons for the exemption have not been explained, but The Register has…#register #rti #medianama #certin #apple #iff #apargupta #uniongovernment #rajeevchandrasekhar (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rapidus hunts for engineers to help Japan regain faded chip glory
Government-backed Japanese chip foundry venture Rapidus is hunting high and low - including among industry veterans and overseas - to find engineers to help it revive a chip industry that was once the envy of the world. Underpinned by billions of dollars in subsidies, Rapidus aims to mass…#rapidus #taiwan #tsmc #ibm #hokkaido #tetsurohigashi #tokyoelectron #masamisuzuki #suzuki #naotoyonemaru (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Government must drop cruel migrant curbs and end exploitation in social care
The government must drop plans to cap overseas care staff numbers and act to stop employers exploiting those already working in the UK, says UNISON today (Tuesday).
The union says proposals reportedly being drawn up by immigration minister Robert Jenrick to curb migration would be disastrous for adult social care. The draft plans are understood to include a limit on overseas care staff numbers and a ban on them bringing dependants here.
In a new report, Expendable labour, UNISON highlights how care staff are propping up a crumbling care system and calls for the government to end the exploitation they face.
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Source: UNISON Health care news - November 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Authors: Fatima Ayad Tags: News Press release Christina McAnea social care Source Type: news
Judge Bars Former Binance CEO From Leaving US as the Court Weighs Government's Request
A judge has barred ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) from leaving the U.S. until the court has decided on the U.S. government's motion.#exbinance #changpengzhao (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Bidder Aims to Save Bankrupt Trucking Firm, if Treasury Goes Along
The trucking company Yellow halted its operations and filed for bankruptcy protection over the summer, putting 30,000 drivers out of work. The plan would put Yellow back on the road with thousands of unionized drivers, but would force the government to wait longer for a loan repayment. When Yellow…#yellow #treasurydepartment #treasury #delaware #sarahriggsamico #teamsters #restructuringyellow #riggsamico #jackcooper #centralstates (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Thai PM vows to tackle informal debt to revive economy
Thailand will prioritise tackling informal debt to revive the economy, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday. "Informal debt is like modern-day slavery that destroys dreams ... and a chronic problem," he told a press conference, adding the government would coordinate with police to…#thailand #sretthathavisin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
China ’s property lifeline exposes banks to big losses, job cuts
China’s banks have been caught between the opposing demands of providing “national service” by supporting the property sector and distressed local governments, and their obligation to run a sound business. Boosting profits has almost become mission impossible for some. “The government can’t just…#shenmeng #beijing #chansonco #communistparty #hongkong #peoplesbankofchina #sichuan #australian #fitchratings #goldmansachs (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
NHS cancer services buckling, warns leading charity
Cancer Research UK report says UK government must invest in staffing and funding for research (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - November 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Talk of new pay deal could end ongoing strikes by senior doctors
Hopes have been raised of an end to disruptive strikes by NHS consultants after the Government reached a potential deal with union bosses. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Contract between Puerto Rico ’s government and coal-fired plant operator leaves residents in the dark
A proposed amended contract between Puerto Rico’s government and the operator of a coal-fired power plant accused of contaminating low-income communities has drawn scrutiny during a heated public hearing.#puertoricos (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
GOP braces for internal battle royal over government spending
Lawmakers in both parties are predicting a GOP battle royal over federal spending at the start of the election year as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) struggles to balance the demands from House conservatives demanding fiscal reforms with keeping the government operating. The new Speaker was able to…#mikejohnson #kevinmccarthy #ipad #roomba #republicans #chiproy #housefreedomcaucus #democrats #realistically #richardblumenthal (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dow Jones Dips As Shopify Surges; These 3 Strong Warren Buffett Stocks Are Near Buy Points
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell even as e-commerce stocks like Shopify (SHOP) and Amazon.com (AMZN) gained. A trio of Warren Buffett stocks are looking strong near buy points. Tesla (TSLA) was up as the firm sued a Swedish government agency amid labor issues. A number of noteworthy stocks…#shopify #shop #amazoncom #warrenbuffett #swedish #carpentertechnology #roku #skechersusa #albermarle #alb (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
China pushes banks to set private-sector lending targets
BEIJING -- Chinese regulators on Monday called on banks to set yearly targets for lending to the private sector, with the aim of encouraging investment and hiring among China's biggest employers. The People's Bank of China, the central bank, joined seven government bodies in issuing a notice with…#beijing #peoplebankofchina (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
