08/02/2005
TUC calls for action on manufacturing jobs
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) have called for a review of the government support given to manufacturing companies, following the loss of 105,000 jobs in the sector over the last year.
The TUC called for the review, along with recommendations for action as part of the government's manufacturing strategy, in its Budget submission.
The General Secretary of the TUC, Brendan Barber, said that the TUC wanted to see "a commitment to policies that will make a real difference to the lives of working people."
He said: "Greater investment in childcare strategies and the people delivering that childcare will increase the options available to working parents. A commitment to our public services and manufacturing sector ensures that we can continue to compete on a global level and deliver the frontline services that this country needs. And, of course, the TUC will not forget our pensioners and we call for practical measures, which can especially help women, who are most likely to retire into poverty."
The submission also called for equal pay, proper childcare and pension changes, such as the abolishment of the '25%' rule and extending the backdating of National Insurance Contributions beyond the six-year limit.
(KMcA/SP)
The TUC called for the review, along with recommendations for action as part of the government's manufacturing strategy, in its Budget submission.
The General Secretary of the TUC, Brendan Barber, said that the TUC wanted to see "a commitment to policies that will make a real difference to the lives of working people."
He said: "Greater investment in childcare strategies and the people delivering that childcare will increase the options available to working parents. A commitment to our public services and manufacturing sector ensures that we can continue to compete on a global level and deliver the frontline services that this country needs. And, of course, the TUC will not forget our pensioners and we call for practical measures, which can especially help women, who are most likely to retire into poverty."
The submission also called for equal pay, proper childcare and pension changes, such as the abolishment of the '25%' rule and extending the backdating of National Insurance Contributions beyond the six-year limit.
(KMcA/SP)
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