Working poor in Europe

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Being in work greatly reduces the risk of poverty. Nevertheless, in the European Union, 8% of the employed population fell into the category of ‘working poor’ in 2007, in the sense of having an income below 60% of the national average. The proportion varies markedly across countries and social groups. In most countries, the issue of working poor is not a policy priority of either the government or the social partners, although it can be included in general policies to combat poverty and social exclusion. Although there is little evidence to prove it to date, the working poor are likely to have been particularly affected by the current economic recession.

Working poor in Europe

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Lavoratori poveri in Europa - Sintesi

È ampiamente riconosciuto che avere un’occupazione riduce in misura considerevole il rischio di povertà. Tuttavia, nel 2007 l’8% della popolazione occupata nell’Unione europea rientrava nella categoria dei “lavoratori poveri”, avendo un reddito inferiore al 60% della media nazionale. La percentuale...

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Eurofound

Lavoratori poveri in Europa - Sintesi

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Number of pages: 41

Reference nº: EF1025

Lavoratori poveri in Europa - Sintesi

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