Childcare workers have called off a planned July strike after the federal government committed $3.6 billion to fund a 15% pay rise for approximately 200,000 early educators for another 18 months. This funding bridges the gap until the Fair Work Commission fully implements a gender undervaluation pay rise in 2029, preventing a "pay cliff" for workers.
Childcare workers have called off a planned strike after the federal government committed $3.6 billion over 18 months to fund a 15% pay rise for around 200,000 early educators. The funding bridges the gap until a Fair Work Commission decision fully enforces the wage increase in 2029.
Ugandan housemates Stella and Sumayah, living in west Belfast, recount a terrifying night as riots engulfed their street, with neighbouring houses set ablaze and emergency services advising them to stay indoors.
Two Ugandan care workers, Sumayah Nakazibwe and Stella Ariokot, were trapped in their Belfast home for four hours during riots. They were eventually rescued by a pastor after witnessing escalating violence, including petrol-bombing of cars and burning of properties. Other families, including Romanian and Nigerian, were also affected.
Two Ugandan care workers, Sumayah Nakazibwe and Stella Ariokot, were trapped in their Belfast home for four hours during riots. They witnessed masked youths burning cars and bins, and narrowly escaped after a pastor intervened. Other families, including Romanian and Nigerian, were also targeted.
Kenyans are protesting the construction of a US-funded Ebola quarantine facility on a military base in central Kenya, fearing the risks of importing the deadly disease. The protests turned violent, resulting in at least two deaths. A court has suspended construction.
Babbel is offering significant discounts on its language learning subscriptions, including 60% off for healthcare workers, military personnel, and teachers on 6-month plans. Lifetime subscription deals are also available.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a severe Ebola outbreak, with cases spreading rapidly and overwhelming its healthcare system. Aid groups warn of a critical need for international support as conflict and cultural practices complicate containment efforts.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths. Aid groups warn the fragile healthcare system is overwhelmed, citing a lack of isolation wards and the virus's rapid spread. Conflict and cultural burial practices further complicate containment efforts.
At least 11 people, including several healthcare workers, were killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon's Tyre district on Friday. The attacks, which targeted villages and health facilities, raise concerns about the durability of the US-brokered ceasefire, with over 400 killed since its mid-April implementation.
France unveils new aid for home care workers to combat rising fuel costs, including increased "grands rouleurs" aid and a social car leasing program. Workers welcome the recognition but question the practicality of electric vehicle initiatives in rural areas.
France's Health Minister announces 13 measures to improve healthcare workers' well-being, focusing on prevention and good practices. The initiatives include training modules, 'prevention minutes,' recovery time, a free helpline, and anonymized health data.
Lebanon's Health Ministry reported that 116 healthcare workers, including 111 ambulance staff, were killed and 263 injured in Israeli attacks from March 2 to May 21. The ministry also stated that 147 ambulance teams and facilities were targeted, with 139 ambulances damaged and 16 hospitals hit, three of which ceased operations.
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo express anxiety over inadequate protection and training amidst a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type. The volatile region, plagued by armed groups, complicates containment efforts, with one attack killing 17 people. WHO confirms 51 cases and 139 suspected deaths, but estimates the true number could exceed 1,000.
23 states and D.C. sued the Trump administration, calling a new rule limiting federal student loans for advanced degrees "arbitrary" and "unlawful." They argue it will worsen healthcare worker shortages and make degrees inaccessible.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated his readiness to "do the impossible" to halt the conflict with Israel, as strikes persist despite a ceasefire. The truce, extended recently, has failed to stop cross-border violence, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Aoun outlined Lebanon's negotiation framework, including Israeli withdrawal and army deployment.
According to a report by the Hart van Nederland news outlet, the Radboud University Medical Center acknowledged that existing safety protocols were not fully followed during the treatment of a patient
Welsh childcare workers have been told to report ‘racist incidents’ by toddlers to police, according to new government-backed guidance Read Full Article at RT.com
Labour's plan to extend the wait for indefinite leave to remain to 15 years for social care workers has drawn criticism for being unfair and economically questionable, potentially forcing essential staff to leave the UK.
Campaign is said to be first time Labour-affiliated Unison is lobbying en masse against a key party policyMigrant workers and the UK’s largest union will carry out a mass leafleting campaign in Shabana Mahmood’s Birmingham constituency to protest against a planned change in immigration policy.The Labour-affiliated Unison union says the changes will adversely affect migrant care workers. About one-third of all care workers and one-fifth of all NHS workers are migrants. Continue reading...
Domiciliary care workers in Northern Ireland are struggling to afford fuel costs, with some considering leaving the profession. Kevin Brewer, who drives 70 miles daily in County Tyrone, had to borrow money to pay for petrol. The Independent Health & Care Providers (IHCP) has called on the Department of Health to take urgent action, warning that fuel increases threaten the sustainability of home care services.
