Labour Market
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.
Ed Miliband: living wage to be “central to his campaign”
Ed Miliband outlined today that he would make the introduction of a nationwide living wage “central to his campaign”. He said the living wage “empowered the powerless".
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.
Drop in short-term unemployed as JSA count falls
Today’s unemployment figures – showing a rise of 43,000 people looking for work – underlines that the jobs market remains fragile