Unemployed people to be used in flood clean up

[Lilith7]

On one hand, it makes some sense to get those who haven't a job to help clean up the mess, but on the other hand it does have a faint whiff of 'the poor must be made to work'.

And you have to hope they'll check that anyone involved is in good health & able to help.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/5664...d-clean-up

[Praktica]

If they are shipped in from outside the area, they'll be given accommodation? They'll be paid at least the minimum wage for their work?

[heisenberg]

jez imagine expecting people to work for the taxpayers money, the cheek of them

[king1]

jez imagine expecting people to work for the taxpayers money, the cheek of them

well obviously they're not going to be unemployed if they are working for the government, so they should get a fair wage.  

I assume it's voluntary?

[Lilith7]

If they are shipped in from outside the area, they'll be given accommodation? They'll be paid at least the minimum wage for their work?

You'd have to hope so - surely,even this govt wouldn't expect people to not be paid.

[SueDonim]

It used to be a requirement in the past and should still be so. I think the benefit equates to about 15 hours a week so that should be minimum. After that some negotiation might be in order but the benefits of physical fitness, being out with people where opportunities can arise and general well-being far outweigh any negatives. These are job-seekers who should be grasping at any chance to get ahead.

[Oh_hunnihunni]

Is that a dog whistle I hear?

[Lilith7]

Is that a dog whistle I hear?