Before Covid-19, many essential workers were undervalued, often underpaid, UNSEEN in fact.
We are highlighting people and organisations working for a fairer settlement and more resilient economy.
“We have SEEN many more people in society.” Mark Carney, former Bank of England Governor. 22/06/20
Rethinking the rewards to socially useful work.
Former BoE Governor Mark Carney was ‘poster boy’ for our Key Workers campaign. As Reith Lecturer, he still is.
“This is a moment to begin a debate about the dignity of work.”
EO says he would rather run his company with staff who get benefits and more workplace protection
It should be better rewarded and more highly regarded.
“One day our society must come to see this.”
Crisis mitigation but ministers must look to jobs of the future.
‘Home truths’ with essential work often on minimum wage.
Revaluation of essential work must be blind to employer.