Fixing Britain’s two-tier economy
Alexandra Jones writes in LabourList on our new Unequal Opportunity report on job quality in cities.
Alexandra Jones writes in LabourList on our new Unequal Opportunity report on job quality in cities.
In the 20th Century, well-organised, fair-paying factories and offices stood at the heart of the Labour movement and the economies of many British cities. They were the home of the ‘mid-range’ jobs, which paid decent wages, offered opportunities for training and promotion, and acted as a potential bridge for those starting their careers at the bottom, to reach the managerial positions at the top.
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