chem1st Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2004863/Over-50s-jobless-rate-soars-highest-level-1995.html?ito=feeds-newsxml The number of unemployed people aged 50 and above has soared to its highest level since 1995, according to official figures. Experts warn that they are among the biggest losers from Britain’s fragile jobs market, with little chance of finding another job or one paying the same salary. The figures show that while unemployment is rising rapidly among older workers, it is falling in all younger age groups. We have lower minimum wages for the youth, as the government believes a minimum wage comparable to that of an adult would result in barriers to employment. Over 50s clearly have barriers to employment. Perhaps there should be a lower minimum wage for the over 50s in order to remove their barriers to employment. Rates from 1 October 2011 The NMW rates are reviewed each year by the Low Pay Commission and from 1 October 2011: the main rate for workers aged 21 and over will increase to £6.08 the 18-20 rate will increase to £4.98 the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18 will increase to £3.68 the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship will increase to £2.60 source £4.98 perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grafikhaus74 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2004863/Over-50s-jobless-rate-soars-highest-level-1995.html?ito=feeds-newsxml We have lower minimum wages for the youth, as the government believes a minimum wage comparable to that of an adult would result in barriers to employment. Over 50s clearly have barriers to employment. Perhaps there should be a lower minimum wage for the over 50s in order to remove their barriers to employment. £4.98 perhaps? So having worked most of their lives, paying taxes, mortgage etc. you reckon 'older people' should be lumped the same as the hordes of illiterate yoof who have spent their 'education time' at the back of the class, gawping at their mow-biles and generally being a waste of space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowersfade Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 No the minimum wage is a joke as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluelight Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2004863/Over-50s-jobless-rate-soars-highest-level-1995.html?ito=feeds-newsxml We have lower minimum wages for the youth, as the government believes a minimum wage comparable to that of an adult would result in barriers to employment. Over 50s clearly have barriers to employment. Perhaps there should be a lower minimum wage for the over 50s in order to remove their barriers to employment. source £4.98 perhaps? All I can say to this thread is a well known phrase of Dell Boys, WHAT A PLONKER !, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizztd Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 The daysaver ticket on supertram is £3.70 return, regardless of age above 16, the proposed minimum wage for a 16-17 year old £3.68. Most jobs now are only for 4 hours or so, what incentive does that give anyone to be £11.04 better off for 5 hours of their time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyLover Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2004863/Over-50s-jobless-rate-soars-highest-level-1995.html?ito=feeds-newsxml We have lower minimum wages for the youth, as the government believes a minimum wage comparable to that of an adult would result in barriers to employment. Over 50s clearly have barriers to employment. Perhaps there should be a lower minimum wage for the over 50s in order to remove their barriers to employment. source £4.98 perhaps? Never have I read so much crap in my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Anyone who works for such rubbish pay has to be a bit of an idiot in my opinion. I'd claim the dole and have an easy life. Round spheres to the ruling classes and business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Never have I read so much crap in my life! What since June 2006? Come on, you must have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Never have I read so much crap in my life! All I can say to this thread is a well known phrase of Dell Boys, WHAT A PLONKER !, I think you're confusing a valid debate initiation with the OP's opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyLover Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 What since June 2006? Come on, you must have. Nope! - I think the OP's post takes the proverbial biscuit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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