Number of ethnic minority workers in insecure jobs rises by 132% since 2011
BME workers account for two thirds of the growth of insecure workers in this period – despite BME workers making up just 14% of the overall workforce.
BME workers account for two thirds of the growth of insecure workers in this period – despite BME workers making up just 14% of the overall workforce.
‘Wilfully dehumanising disabled people in reporting legitimises hate speech and emboldens decision-makers who side-step their obligations to respect people’s dignity and human rights.’
‘Disabled people are more at risk of having to make the difficult decision between heating and eating.’
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‘Make no mistake – this is one of the most pernicious pieces of union-bashing legislation you will ever see.’
‘We can’t afford to lose the right to strike.’
‘The scarring effects may be felt for years to come, in the form of worse health and unmanageable debts.’
‘Cuts have consequences – but so does investment.’
BME workers represent 15% of the total workforce but are significantly overrepresented in two key sectors – health (24%) and transport (21%) – affected by the legislation.
‘The right to strike is a fundamental British freedom. Strikes are what won workers the 8-hour working day and equal pay for women.’