Economy is generating jobs – but too many are insecure and poorly paid

Commenting on the latest labour market figures published today (Wednesday), TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“The economy is generating jobs but too many are insecure and poorly paid.

“The fall in the number of employees is especially worrying for women as recent figures showed a 42 per cent gender pay gap among self-employed workers, with most women earning less than £10,000.

“So far economic growth has failed to improve job security or generate decent pay rises. This must change if the benefits of recovery are to be felt by hard-working people.”   

NOTES TO EDITORS:

- The latest available pay figures for self-employed workers is available from the House of Commons (column 758W) www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/chan130.pdf

- The TUC is organising Fair Pay Fortnight from Monday 24 March to Sunday 6 April. It will be a series of events across England and Wales to raise awareness about falling living standards. www.fairpayfortnight.org

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