Divide and conquer populism in the lead up to elections. People have been led into thinking that the cause of our financial issues as a county, are the poor people scrounging, when it's the rich people breaking the system, then scrounging.

That said, I'm not completely against people being forced into voluntary work, but only where they'll potentially increase their own marketability in the jobs market. It's pointless forcing people to clean graffiti, if that council department is well stocked.

There is always a need for administrators within local government, so why not train people to do that? They'd also save themselves money as they wouldn't need to utilise agencies as much, either.

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Jesus.

Divide and conquer populism in the lead up to elections. People have been led into thinking that the cause of our financial issues as a county, is the poor people scrounging, when it's the rich people breaking the system, then scrounging.

That said, I'm not completely against people being forced into voluntary work, but only where they'll potentially increase their own marketability in the jobs market. It's pointless forcing people to clean graffiti, if that council department is well stocked.

There is always a need for administrators within local government, so why not train people to do that? They'd also save themselves money as they wouldn't need to utilise agencies as much, either.

Steady on.....

Sorry - it's what I do. I try to save people money so they can give it to me instead of bloodsuckers like you.

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Jesus.

Sorry - it's what I do. I try to save people money so they can give it to me instead of bloodsuckers like you.

The councils I work with have screwed us right down anyway....we mainly do it as a public service now. Well, almost

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Jesus.

Divide and conquer populism in the lead up to elections. People have been led into thinking that the cause of our financial issues as a county, are the poor people scrounging, when it's the rich people breaking the system, then scrounging.

That said, I'm not completely against people being forced into voluntary work, but only where they'll potentially increase their own marketability in the jobs market. It's pointless forcing people to clean graffiti, if that council department is well stocked.

There is always a need for administrators within local government, so why not train people to do that? They'd also save themselves money as they wouldn't need to utilise agencies as much, either.

I agree with this.

Put these people into jobs that will further their experience in the sort of employment that needs workers the most and further their chances of getting actually paid employment afterwards and also pay them a decent wage for doing it.