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2.7.2009 09:21Printable version

MP CALLS FOR MORE ACTION TO HELP UNEMPLOYED OLDER WORKERS

Local Labour MP, David Cairns, has welcomed a £1.7billion boost for Jobcentre Plus aimed at reducing unemployment in the UK but is calling for more to be done to help unemployed, over-50s get back into work. Figures for the past year show that unemployment rates amongst people aged 50 plus have risen faster than for any other age group, and that those wishing to find new jobs have only a 1 in 5 chance of returning to work within 2 years of becoming unemployed. David is backing calls, lodged in a Parliamentary motion by fellow MP Bob Spink, to put measures in place to help tackle unemployment amongst older people.

Speaking on the issue, David said:

“It is, of course, upsetting when anyone loses their job, particularly as it creates uncertainty about the future. It is concerning to see unemployment rising amongst older workers as they are highly valued contributors to the economy and it can be more difficult for them to find new jobs.

“An older man’s chances of finding employment falls by 25% for every year he is out of work and, because of this, I feel there should be more awareness of the plight of older, unemployed people.

“I am calling on the Government to introduce new measures to help older people who have lost their jobs, such as schemes aimed at providing guidance and support to older people within 3 months of them becoming unemployed. More needs to be done to combat the age discrimination and prejudice against older workers that continues to exist in the job market. Nine out of ten over-55s believe it is difficult for older people to find jobs, and 1 in 4 of those asked had suffered some form of age discrimination. This is an issue that the Government must act on.”


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