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Work experience is now voluntary, but the government still forces unpaid work

Alex Hern celebrates a minor victory over workfare, but warns that there is more to fight for in the future.

Alex Hern · 14 years ago

Green Politics

Workfare versus compulsory work: When is it right and wrong to mandate labour?

Richard Exell · 14 years ago

Work experience is now voluntary, but the government still forces unpaid work

Alex Hern celebrates a minor victory over workfare, but warns that there is more to fight for in the future.

Alex Hern · 14 years ago

Workfare versus compulsory work: When is it right and wrong to mandate labour?

Richard Exell looks at the tricky issues dividing workfare (bad) from mandating paid work (good). Is there a line that can be drawn?

Richard Exell · 14 years ago

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