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TUC sounds alarm over pension poverty for part-time workers
Just one in three (35%) part-time workers in the private sector is in a pension scheme, according to ONS figures published yesterday (Thursday).
TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:
“It’s very worrying that millions of part-time workers don't have pensions. Women make up the majority of the UK’s part-time workforce, and are at huge risk of pensioner poverty.
“A decent retirement income should be open to everybody – not just men in traditional full-time work. Yet many employers are exploiting loopholes to leave part-timers out.
“The government’s review of automatic enrolment must ensure that low-paid and part-time workers have access to pensions. And have a decent standard of living in old age.”
Notes to Editors:
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