Commenting on new official figures published today
(Wednesday) which show that over three million people are under-employed across
the UK, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber (pictured, above) said:
"Around two and half million across the UK are
currently out of work. But this figure only tells half the story.
"Taking any job available, even if it meant lower
pay and fewer hours, was a pragmatic response to the recession. The fact that
the number of under-employed people continues to grow shows just how weak our
recovery is, and how fragile the labour market remains.
"Being under-employed carries a huge pay penalty
that puts a real strain on people's finances.
"Long periods of under-employment can cause longer-term
career damage, which is particularly worrying for the one in five young people
currently trapped in it.
"We desperately need proper investment in high
quality jobs so that full-time work is available for those who want it. This is
the only way to secure a sustainable economic recovery."
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