“The UK has the worst statutory sick pay scheme in the developed world.”
By Dr. Emma Runswick
The Government’s Employment Rights Bill is an important chance through Parliament to improve the lives of workers.
We must ensure this includes improving statutory sick pay.
The UK has the worst statutory sick pay scheme in the developed world.
Lack of sufficient sick pay forces some workers with contagious illness to come to work, further spreading infections such as flu and COVID-19, which makes everyone less safe.
That is why Strike Map, alongside many sister unions, like the British Medical Association (BMA), have joined the campaign for Safe Sick Pay.
Our growing campaign is asking the public to email their MP and ensure we get the support we need to improve sick pay for all.
Please click the button below and take action today. We will be in touch as the campaign develops, so you can help us deliver meaningful change for all workers.
- You can use Strike Map’s tool to write to your MP and ask them to support the Safe Sick Pay campaign here.
- Emma Runswick is the Deputy Chair of Council for the British Medical Association (BMA)– you can follow her on Twitter/X and Mastodon.
- You can find out more about Strike Map on their website, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter/X, BlueSky and YouTube.
- This article is a published version of the Strike Map email sent on 15th January 2025.
