Frank Sidney Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 The government could create all these jobs that need doing and pay the minimum wages with a range of working hours from part time to full time. Then assess what each claimant would receive on benefits and give them one of the created jobs that match their skills and pay the same as they would receive on benefits. It would be called working benefits instead of unemployment benefits and wouldn’t cost any more. If they're on low income they would still be entitled to Tax Credits and housing benefit which would be nearly as much as their jobseekers allowance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukdobby Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Had to smile in yesterdays sun,it said a guy EARNT 20k in benefits,what all that about EARNT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andikay Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 But wouldn't that cost the government more than paying them the dole? Originally Posted by andikay View Post The government could create all these jobs that need doing and pay the minimum wages with a range of working hours from part time to full time. Then assess what each claimant would receive on benefits and give them one of the created jobs that match their skills and pay the same as they would receive on benefits. It would be called working benefits instead of unemployment benefits and wouldn’t cost any more. Why would it cost more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Yeah hardly worthwhile trying to run an Internet cafe is it? An Internet what???... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 The problem is that if people are made to work for benefits money there will be a knock on effect to other low paid workers. They would see a reduction in pay and conditions because they would live in fear of being made unemployed. Its like turkeys voting for Christmas, supporting this if you're on a low wage already.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andikay Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 If they're on low income they would still be entitled to Tax Credits and housing benefit which would be nearly as much as their jobseekers allowance.. They would only get what they were entitle to on benefits, and would still be expected to find a more permanent job. It’s not a job it’s a benefit to stop them starving whilst they find a job. They just have to work for the money instead of sit on their arse for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 They would only get what they were entitle to on benefits, and would still be expected to find a more permanent job. It’s not a job it’s a benefit to stop them starving whilst they find a job. They just have to work for the money instead of sit on their arse for the money. Hear hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 They would only get what they were entitle to on benefits, and would still be expected to find a more permanent job. It’s not a job it’s a benefit to stop them starving whilst they find a job. They just have to work for the money instead of sit on their arse for the money. I appreciate that but it would cost a lot to finance it, if its about saving money, its a none starter..It will cost millions to run and won't last 18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andikay Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 The problem is that if people are made to work for benefits money there will be a knock on effect to other low paid workers. They would see a reduction in pay and conditions because they would live in fear of being made unemployed. Its like turkeys voting for Christmas, supporting this if you're on a low wage already.. They couldn’t reduce your wage below the minimum wages and there are rules regarding working conditions and it wouldn’t be in an employer’s interest to have to keep replacing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I appreciate that but it would cost a lot to finance it, if its about saving money, its a none starter..It will cost millions to run and won't last 18 months. Where did you get these figures from? Did you make them up Frank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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