Credit where it’s due. Justin Tomlinson is consistent. He consistently attempts to mislead his electorate in relation to the employment … More
Category: Unemployment
Zero hours contracts – promoting a climate of fear in the workplace
Download a PDF of this article here zero hours “a form of working where the worker is not guaranteed any … More
Unemployment – misrepresenting the facts.
This is a letter to the Swindon Advertiser in response to MP Justin Tomlinson’s claim that unemployment in Swindon has … More
ONS employment figures show a structural jobs crisis
The latest ONS statistics (Office of National Statistics) show unemployment falling to 2,490,000. Yet the headline figures don’t tell the … More
The Swindon Advertiser and unemployment
A letter to the Advertiser in response to their report today on the unemployment figures. Why does the Swindon Advertiser … More
Unemployment – the coalition government fiddles the figures
Economists have been somewhat bemused at the number of jobs increasing in a recession. Whilst the move away from full-time … More
Unemployment, austerity and the job crisis
The latest Labour Market statistics show that the coalition government’s strategy, in particular its austerity measures and public sector cuts, … More
Under-employment as well as unemployment on the rise
Everybody is aware of the a steep rise in unemployment. The latest figure shows 2.2 million out of work; 7.1% … More
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