Weakest full-time wage growth since 1997 shows recovery not reaching workers, says TUC

18 May 2015

Commenting on the publication today (Monday) of data from the Office for National Statistics on earnings for workers in continuous employment, which shows that in 2014 full-time employees experienced the lowest wage growth since 1997, TUC General Secretary Frances O’ Grady said:

 “With full-time wage growth the weakest it’s been since 1997 there is something very wrong with our recovery. Many of those who put in the hard work are simply not getting their fair share of growth. These official figures suggest the economy is sliding towards lower quality jobs with lower pay.

 “The Chancellor’s plans for extreme cuts will only make things worse. We need a new plan for high productivity growth, based on investment in infrastructure and skills to create the better paid, secure jobs that people need.”

NOTES TO EDITORS:

-To see the full ONS report Understanding average earnings for the continuously employed, go to http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/lmac/understanding-average-earnings-for-the--continuously-employed-/using-the-annual-survey-of-hours-and-earnings---2014/art.html

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