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Commenting on the latest labour market statistics published today (Wednesday), by the Office for National Statistics, which show rises in unemployment and the claimant count, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Rising joblessness is a reminder that the recovery can’t be taken for granted, especially with youth unemployment still so high. While earnings are finally going up, pay rises are lower than before the recession and there is still a long way to go just for families to recover lost living standards.

15 July 2015

Commenting on the latest labour market statistics published today (Wednesday), by the Office for National Statistics, which show rises in unemployment and the claimant count, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Rising joblessness is a reminder that the recovery can’t be taken for granted, especially with youth unemployment still so high. While earnings are finally going up, pay rises are lower than before the recession and there is still a long way to go just for families to recover lost living standards.

“If we want a recovery that is built to last for the long-term, we need a better economic plan with more investment in skills, infrastructure and innovation to help job creation and growth.”

NOTES TO EDITORS:

- All TUC press releases can be found at www.tuc.org.uk
- Follow the TUC on Twitter: @tucnews

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