Striking Miocare workers march in Oldham

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They work in extra care, providing personalised support within assisted housing complexes and are demanding to be paid the same as care workers in other parts of MioCare. Despite performing similar duties, union Unison says some workers are earning £2.10 an hour less than their colleagues.

Saturday’s picket (pictured) at Trinity House was followed by a march into Oldham town centre where the strikers distributed information about their dispute.

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