A survey by the Danish trade union FOA found that 18% of its members in eldercare who work part-time would like to work longer hours. The union says that, if they were to do so, it would effectively mean an additional 2,100 jobs in the sector. FOA figures show a very high level of part-time work in the sector but with variations across municipalities. FOA underlines the importance of action to tackle understaffing with an estimated 42,000 additional staff needed by 2030.
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