Commenting on the publication today (Wednesday) of Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working review into the effects of ill health on the workforce, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
“It’s in all our interests that workers keep well and are supported back to their jobs should they fall ill or get injured. Prevention is key to stopping staff being signed off in the first place. That means managers providing the right help early on.
“A top priority for employers should be keeping people with disabilities in jobs. Robust standards must be introduced to make sure adjustments to their workplaces are suitable and happen quickly.
“Raising statutory sick pay would stop staff from going into work when they’re poorly, risking their health and that of their colleagues.
“But ministers must make sure unions are part of any changes to welfare, fit notes or other protection for people at work.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
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