[OccupySheffield] Don't be a drizzle bound wimp: take action against workfare.

[David Kirkham]

Come one, you're a Brit!  Stop being a wimp.  When has a bit of drizzle put people off doing things? We'd never go out if it did...  My neighbours' kids are out playing football in the rain and drizzle, so I think we can show some gumption and turn out for an hour or so to oppose one of the worst government policies in recent times.  So many high street stores are involved in taking on forced unpaid labour that there is plenty of choice – Tescos, Asda, Holland & Barrett, Primark, HMV, TK Maxx and Topshop to name but a few. Get a group together, make a plan, and head to the streets.
 Workfare means that those on benefits are forced into unpaid work for multi-million pound companies. Instead of the living wage – they receive £2.25 an hour in benefits for 30 hours of work.
 
 Workfare means those in paid positions may see their jobs replaced by this unpaid labour. Why would a company pay for people to do these jobs when they can get free labour from the Job Centre?
 
 We can put a stop to this forced unpaid labour – Waterstones and Sainsburys recently announced that they would no longer take unpaid placements – the other companies just need a bit more encouragement to stop this exploitation.
 
 We demand an end to this exploitation and call for welfare rights and living wages for all!
If you continue to exploit us we WILL shut you down!
 
 http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/131471910308951/ We'll see you all at Devonshire Green, Sheffield city centre at 1pm today.


David Kirkham
 
 

 		 	   		  
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