With labour market statistics published this morning set to show another rise in overall and long-term unemployment, and growth in Scotland estimated to be zero during the first quarter of 2010, the Scottish Trades Union Congress is renewing its call for the government to end its policy of immediate and deep cuts in public spending.
The number of 18-24 year olds claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) for over 6 months has increased in 20 of Scotland’s local authorities since last year and fallen in only 7 according to a TUC analysis published ahead of the latest ONS unemployment statistics.
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Thanks to Ekklesia.co.uk Daily Email Bulletin on 10th August
Hazel’s comment:
Ekklesia is an independent, not-for-profit think-tank which examines the role of religion in public life and advocates transformative theological ideas and solutions. It also looks at the operation of beliefs and values in society and politics more widely.
Whilst the word Ekklesia (or ecclesia) is primarily associated with the Christian church the organisation itself is concerned with society as a whole and the place that faith (or the lack of it) has in that society.
And, like most not-for-profit organisations, Ekklesia could do with some financial support!
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