The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) Saxony has called for a change of course in care policy. "The challenges and pressing problems in the care sector must be tackled decisively and must no longer be put off to the detriment of sick people, people in need of care and employees," explained Daniela Kolbe, Vice President of the DGB Saxony.
Instead of continuing to postpone the issue, a viable concept must be developed quickly in order to relieve the burden on employees and stabilize the financing of care in the long term, said Kolbe. For Saxony in particular, there was a risk of dramatic consequences if comprehensive and fair countermeasures were not taken. The Free State would be the oldest federal state in demographic terms by 2030.
