Home support workers are hoping their strike action on Friday will lead to positive change in conditions and culture for both support workers and their clients at their Auckland-based provider Lifewise.
Last year, the organisation agreed to increase sick leave and bereavement leave in a proposed collective agreement but then went back on their word.
Workers have also asked for their guaranteed hours to be increased, as for many the low number of weekly hours means a constant financial struggle and daily disruption.
A home support worker, who wishes to remain anonymous, says she thinks there is definitely “hope for a better deal”.