You deserve dignity, EQUALITY AND respect
Despite the huge responsibility you carry, childcare work remains undervalued, with many workers left without proper pay or protections.
Childcare workers are being exploited with long hours, low pay and zero respect for the important work they do. They’re often underpaid for the emotional and demanding work they provide, stuck on zero-hour contracts or as so-called self-employed, with no sick pay, holiday pay, or job security. As burnout becomes more common, it’s clear that things need to change.
UVW is fighting back – we’re demanding fair wages, secure contracts, and the recognition childcare workers deserve for the essential role they play in society. It’s time for real change. Join us in our fight!
TOGETHER WE CAN WIN!
UVW is advocating for a real living wage in the childcare sector, pushing for wages that reflect the skill, responsibility, and emotional labour involved in caring for young children.
We challenge the low pay levels and expose the contrast between the crucial role of childcare workers and their compensation.
Through legal and industrial action, UVW has won big for members in pay rises, by saving jobs, recovering stolen wages, winning compensation for injuries and discrimination and fighting unfair treatment and exploitation.
ENDING STRUCTURAL INEQUALITIES
The chilcare sector is predominantly made up of women, many of whom are from migrant backgrounds or ethnic minorities.
UVW is actively working to address the gendered and racial inequalities in the sector ensuring all workers receive the same rights and opportunities as their counterparts in other industries.
AS A MEMBER YOU WILL BE:
- Be part of a growing community demanding dignity, respect and fair pay
- Get advice and workplace representation
- Be able to take legal action against unfair treatment and unpaid wages
- Access meetings, training and skill-building
- Enjoy social events, workshops and parties with fellow workers
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ABOUT UVW
We are a community and a trade union of low-paid, migrant, marginalised and under-represented workers. We fight the bosses for dignity and respect through direct and legal action!
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