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Average UK worker £200 a week worse off than before 2008 financial crisis, TUC analysis finds

by May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
Average UK worker £200 a week worse off than before 2008 financial crisis, TUC analysis finds

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has highlighted a concerning trend in the UK labor market, indicating that workers are significantly worse off compared to before the 2008 financial crisis.

According to their analysis, if wages had continued to grow at pre-crisis levels, the average UK worker would be £200 a week better off.

This stark reality is reflected in the TUC’s assessment that millions of workers are experiencing the longest period of wage stagnation in over two centuries, comparable to the times of the Napoleonic era. Their analysis of official statistics revealed that real terms average pay has decreased in 212 out of 340 local authority areas this year.

The TUC attributes this prolonged wage squeeze to the austerity policies implemented by the Conservative government after the 2008 financial crash. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak criticized the government’s economic record, emphasizing the detrimental impact on family budgets and overall prosperity.

The TUC advocates for a new approach to address this issue, emphasizing the need for economic growth through investment in UK industries and fair distribution of wealth to working people. They envision a future where living standards rise rather than decline.

In response, a Treasury spokesperson acknowledged the global surge in inflation caused by external factors such as the conflict in Ukraine but highlighted the government’s efforts to tackle low pay. They mentioned increases in the National Living Wage and reductions in national insurance, aiming to alleviate financial strain on workers.

Despite these measures, the disparity between pre-crisis wage growth and the current reality underscores the ongoing challenges facing workers in the UK labor market.

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