Petition · past parliament
Give a pay rise to cleaners and care workers
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Tax the rich more.
Invest less money in theatre, because from my observation, they are empty, and few shows are held. For example, Venue Cymru, Y Galeri and Pontio which are situated in North Wales. Yes, it is significant that we treasure the arts, but the needs of our people are more important.
Invest less money in theatre, because from my observation, they are empty, and few shows are held. For example, Venue Cymru, Y Galeri and Pontio which are situated in North Wales. Yes, it is significant that we treasure the arts, but the needs of our people are more important.
Without cleaners, imagine how buildings in the UK would look like.
It is the cleaners who are on their hands and knees trying to wipe all the dirt that people have left without a second thought. Please can we be more aware that some do not want or cannot have a job which requires skills and qualifications. Cleaners are more significant than you realize, and even though the minimum wage is in place, I believe that we should show more appreciation towards them by giving them a pay rise.
It is the cleaners who are on their hands and knees trying to wipe all the dirt that people have left without a second thought. Please can we be more aware that some do not want or cannot have a job which requires skills and qualifications. Cleaners are more significant than you realize, and even though the minimum wage is in place, I believe that we should show more appreciation towards them by giving them a pay rise.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about pay for cleaners and care workers are a matter for their employers, not the UK Government or Parliament.
We could accept a petition calling on the Government to increase taxes on people with higher income or capital, but it would need to be clear what taxes you wanted to be increased, and how.
Decisions about pay for cleaners and care workers are a matter for their employers, not the UK Government or Parliament.
We could accept a petition calling on the Government to increase taxes on people with higher income or capital, but it would need to be clear what taxes you wanted to be increased, and how.
Timeline
| 30 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Nov 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Nov 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.