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TUC Women's Conference: Beleaguered carers cry out for better rights in the workplace

CARERS cried out for more clout in the workplace yesterday as cuts to services and lack of legislation see women crumbling under pressure.

Thousands of women take care of children, the disabled and the elderly without any renumeration — saving the Treasury £100 billion a year.

Carers shared their stories of sacrifice at this year’s TUC Women’s Conference, telling delegates of the punitive measures they face at work.

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