Society should show its appreciation to those who work in the elderly care and medical care, during the corona crisis, according to the Left Party's new proposal.

- The community must be prepared to let healthcare and elderly care cost. We want to add another SEK 25 billion, for precisely the care and care for the elderly in addition to what the government is investing in, said Jonas Sjöstedt during the press conference.

The ongoing corona crisis shows the shortcomings that exist in society, according to Jonas Sjöstedt.

 - We want the state to call trade unions and municipalities and regions that are the main employer in the area and draw up a long-term agreement. This should lead to secure job security and health care and care for the elderly to get what they need. Not just to cope with a pandemic, but also to cope with everyday life afterwards, Jonas Sjöstedt said.

Extra recovery

After a hectic time, the healthcare professionals who have worked with coronary illness should be allowed to rest, according to the new proposal.

- Another thing that the money should be enough for is that all those who are struggling hard with elderly care and corona health care, when the pandemic is over, have an extra holiday week to take when they want. You could also withdraw it in cash if you wanted, according to Sjöstedt.