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“Workfare will merely accentuate the growth of the low-paying, insecure labour market.” quote by Guy Standing
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“Workfare will merely accentuate the growth of the low-paying, insecure labour market.”

Guy Standing

About This Quote

Source Book: The Precariat: The New Dangerous Class, Guy Standing, 2011

The policy of workfare expands insecure low‑pay jobs, worsening labor market inequality.

In simple terms: Workfare worsens low‑pay insecure jobs.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for decent work policies.

Themes

labor market inequality policy security employment

Mood

critical analytical

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • government welfare programs
  • job training
  • minimum wage debates
  • social safety net design

Key Concepts

precariat social welfare economic stratification

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does workfare affect long‑term employment prospects?
  • What alternatives could reduce labor market insecurity?
A Different Perspective

May overlook benefits of skill development for some participants.

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