Prospect launches steps to recovery plan
Prospect has launched a new plan for the recovery of the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan argues for government action to support workers and key sectors over the coming year.
At the heart of the plan is the idea that the future of work needs to fair, inclusive and anchored around the notion of good work. The actions and leadership of government in these coming months will set the direction of the recovery and its implications for workers and communities. The backdrop for the recovery is not just about the pandemic, it also includes political choices around the kind of Brexit we get.
The UK economy needs a plan which helps it grow and thrive while living with the virus. Prospect urges ministers to engage with unions and employers to map out a plan for the economy into the Spring. This is the only way to avoid catastrophic levels of job losses and deep damage to the social fabric of our country.
Topics covered by the plan include:
- Financial support for workers through the pandemic
- How to ensure a quick recovery in key sectors which have been hit hardest
- The approach the health and safety at work in the coming year
- Long-term investment in infrastructure and skills
- How to address changes in working patterns and technology
- Ensuring principles of equality are maintained now and in the future