A bad Budget for jobs and for jobseekers
Overall, this was a Budget that seems highly likely to lead to rising unemployment.
Nicola Smith
Website Nicola writes for Left Foot Forward on labour market issues. She is the Head of the Economic and Social Affairs Department at the TUC - and is a member of the Social Security Advisory Committee - and also writes at Touchstone.
Coalition cuts are bad news for jobseekers
The Coalition Government has been keen to express sympathy for those facing unemployment. But in contrast to these sentiments, the Government’s main labour market policy so far has been to cut support for unemployed people.
A fragile recovery risks leaving the worst off behind
Today’s labour market figures show that although a fragile labour market recovery may be starting, the fact that many are still facing unemployment and persistent long-term worklessness remains a significant risk.
Young people are poorly served by the Coalition’s cuts
The decision to axe the future jobs fund means that the 205,000 jobs that would have been provided have been reduced to 111,000; 94,000 jobs have been lost.
The reality of ConDem cuts: jobs & services are on the line
The TUC has launched Cuts Watch, mapping where spending cuts are made & considering their impact for jobs (public & private sec), for families & for communities.
Not much new on unemployment or job creation from coalition
On tackling unemployment, today’s coalition agreement bears a striking resemblance to the Conservative Party manifesto – and has scarcely more detail.
Vote 2010: Employment
Jobs have not been a prominent issue during this campaign. This is a real concern, as the labour market is at a precarious point.
Tory tough talk on welfare won’t help people into work
Tough talk may win votes, but it doesn’t create jobs. The reality is that continual investment is what is needed to Get Britain Working.
De-regulation won’t solve the jobs crisis
The TUC have published The Red Tape Delusion. The report systematically dismantles the neo-liberal argument that labour market regulation prohibits growth.
Job Guarantees give hope to long-term unemployed
The Government has extended the Future Jobs Fund to everyone out of work and claiming benefits for two years. This progressive policy is a cause for celebration.