Union prepares claim for disabled care sector

Over 1600 workers in the disabled care sector responded to a questionnaire by the FNV Abvakabo trade union which is using the survey responses to help prepare for negotiations over the sector agreement that expires on 1 March this year. Over 75% of respondents thought that quality of care had been reduced as job cuts have led to increased workloads. The survey indicates that most respondents want Abvakabo to focus on maintaining jobs, regulating flexible contracts and protecting purchasing power which will mean a target of a 3% pay increase.
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