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The Rest Is Money
63. Will Labour’s Plan To ‘Make Work Pay’ Actually Work?
Jun 2, 2024
Labour's new 24-page plan to 'Make Work Pay' sparks debate on worker empowerment vs. business impact. Topics include living wage, zero-hours contracts, minimum wage increase challenges, benefits for day one workers, trade union reforms, fair pay in social care, and balancing regulations for workers and businesses.
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- Labour's plan focuses on empowering workers by addressing income inequalities and rebalancing power dynamics in the workforce.
- Sudden minimum wage increases can benefit workers but pose challenges for businesses, especially in labor-intensive sectors, impacting operational dynamics and pay differentials.
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Labor's Radical Proposal for Workers' Rights
Labor's 24-page document outlines a plan to address worker's rights, aiming to rebalance power in favor of employees. The proposal acknowledges the significant shift in income distribution towards owners and investors over the years, highlighting the need to empower workers. By focusing on living wages, removing age discrimination in wage bands, and advocating for fair minimum wage assessments, Labor aims to address income inequalities.
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