Susan Pashkoff examines the continual demonisation of sick and disabled people and the degradation of social welfare under Tory rule.
Tag: Disabled rights
An all-out attack against disabled people – DPAC
Linda Burnip, Disabled People Against Cuts, looks at the government’s callous plans for the social security system which will leave vulnerable disabled people worse off.
RMT to march on parliament to save ticket offices
The RMT will be marching on Downing Street on August 31st to protest against ticket office closures.
Disabled workers facing wages squeeze with 7 in 10 on less than £15 an hour – PCS Union
New research from the TUC reveals that disabled workers are more likely to be paid lower than non-disabled workers with 7 in 10 disabled workers on less than £15 an hour.
We need a fair deal for carers – End Social Care Disgrace
"Lift the cloak of invisibility and deafening silence" - join the call for a National Care Support and Independent Living Service on Monday March 20th.
Railway access for disabled will worsen under ticket office closure plan – RMT
"The plan to close ticket and booking offices would be a travesty for disabled and elderly people who want to travel on the rail network."
A bad day for democracy and anti-racism in the Labour Party – Jess Barnard
Labour NEC representative Jess Barnard responds to the party dropping commitments for independent BAME and disabled members structures - "a bad day for democracy and anti-racism."
Disabled people’s struggle for equality and human rights – TUC
16th November marks the start of Disability History Month. The month is an opportunity to focus in on disabled people’s history and struggle for equality and human rights - TUC
Non-disabled workers paid 17% more than disabled peers – TUC
New analysis published by the TUC shows that non-disabled workers now earn a sixth (17.2%) more than disabled workers.