13 July 2017

The vast change in work practices in Britain, with zero hours contracts and low pay, dubbed the "gig" economy have given rise to lots of discussion about " a living wage" harking back 100 years or more when it was first raised in the British Parliament ( by Winston Churchill).

Ironically, employment rates are high, but it hasn't resulted in better conditions or higher pay for workers. The UK is the only country in the EU where employment rates have risen but wages have fallen.

It is difficult for many workers to cover the cost of living.

The British Govt instigated the Taylor Review to examine modern work practices. It has highlighted the current situation, but, disappointingly not made any recommendations likely to improve the situation for workers.

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