Where the parties stand on your pay, your job and your services

On 7 May there are Senedd elections taking place. Not every candidate stands for working people.

These scorecards show where the main parties stand on the issues that matter at work and in our communities.

Date posted: 5 May 2026
Where the parties stand on your pay, your job and your services

Will the party deliver improved pay and job security for social care workers in Wales?

Will the party deliver a fully funded fair pay agreement for social care workers in Wales?

Will the party move towards a National Care Service?

Will the party remove all profit from adult social care?


Will the party support fair treatment and protection for migrant care workers?


Will the party support a new School Support Staff Negotiating Body for Wales?


Will the party back year-round pay as a priority for school support staff?


Will the party support a shift towards a four-day working week?


Will the party provide training for retrofitting housing?


Will the party fight for fairer funding for Wales?


Will the party support more powers for Wales over areas like probation, youth justice and policing?


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