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Commenting on figures published today (Tuesday) by for the Office for National Statistics, which show that being on a low income, not being in work and still being in education are cited as the main reasons why people are not contributing to a workplace pension, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

date: 10 November 2015
embargo: For immediate release

Commenting on figures published today (Tuesday) by for the Office for National Statistics, which show that being on a low income, not being in work and still being in education are cited as the main reasons why people are not contributing to a workplace pension, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“The living standards crisis for low-income workers has not abated and for millions will continue well after they have retired.

“If no action is taken income inequalities in working life will be replicated in retirement.

“Today’s figures show the importance of bringing low-paid workers into workplace pensions so they too can benefit from employer contributions. We cannot afford to have a whole swathe of society not saving for their future.”


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