The Americans are brilliant at that sort of thing.
Ditto. The activity in our area was prompted by a US woman who got tired of the state of the common areas and had enough 'get up and go' about her to mobilise others who felt the same, but whose innate inertia was stronger.
Where I live we have a residents association who pays to have the common areas looked after.
I would disagree with this solution, even in the boom times. If people are abusing the welfare system by avoiding work when work is available, then cut them off, within the appropriate terms and conditions. If there is work to be done, then give people the dignity of a job and a living wage.To go back to the original topic - during the boom years when I knew of several perfectly healthy fit people sitting back and claiming unemployment benefit, I would certainly have agreed they should have been made get up off their lazy a*ses and do something for the community.
I would disagree with this solution, even in the boom times. If people are abusing the welfare system by avoiding work when work is available, then cut them off, within the appropriate terms and conditions. If there is work to be done, then give people the dignity of a job and a living wage.
So do I... it was bound to happen some time
I would disagree with this solution, even in the boom times. If people are abusing the welfare system by avoiding work when work is available, then cut them off, within the appropriate terms and conditions. If there is work to be done, then give people the dignity of a job and a living wage.
Yes, this is the reality, but;but this implies that there is money in the kitty for this and our national debt should remain in tact. Sorry
I would disagree with this solution, even in the boom times. If people are abusing the welfare system by avoiding work when work is available, then cut them off, within the appropriate terms and conditions. If there is work to be done, then give people the dignity of a job and a living wage.
Yes, this is the reality, but;
- there is some money in the kitty, because it is being used to pay SW to these folk
- most of the money paid out will 'recycle', and will generate some tax income (VAT, spends on basic services etc). This is the arguement used to justify the new supports being given to employers.
Yes, it increases mobility and keeps wage inflation down. Very important in an open export focused economy like ours.I believe that some unemployment (3-5%) is actually a good thing as it creates competition at the bottom that works its way up.
Has any developed economy EVER had full employment?I agree but there needs to be a balance. Regarding unemployment (and maybe this is one for the great financial debates), I believe that some unemployment (3-5%) is actually a good thing as it creates competition at the bottom that works its way up.
Has any developed economy EVER had full employment?
Yes Callybags, a nasty and bitter post from me. But, unfortunately it is the truth.And if I caused offence, well tough!
If the people with degrees can't get a job they shouldn't be treated any differently from those who don't as their degree is of no use in the job market.This idea of unemployed people doing community work will only apply to less educated people. People with qualifications can refuse this type of work because they have a degree or whatever.That is in the social welfare regulations.
I however am in favour of the idea,but we must have fairness and common sense.
To go back to the original topic - during the boom years when I knew of several perfectly healthy fit people sitting back and claiming unemployment benefit, I would certainly have agreed they should have been made get up off their lazy a*ses and do something for the community.
But nowadays we have thousands of people who have worked hard, paid their stamps and been let go from their jobs totally against their will. I really don't think it would be fair to add to their misery by forcing them to go out and do menial jobs to 'earn' their benefit. Many of them will, of course, seek voluntary work themselves in order to do something with their time. But they will probably volunteer for something they feel will give them some satisfaction, or an area where their skills might be useful.
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