UKIP and Workfare
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If the UKIP gets into power they have the following ideas for workfare:
http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/UKIPwelfare.pdf
Appendix 3: Examples of possible Workfare schemes
1.1. Additional small scale local public projects – low skilled
Litter patrols
Cleaning up graffiti
Snow removal on pavements in harsh weather
Maintenance of parks and gardens, street furniture, railway stations, bus stops,
schools, hospitals and social housing
Directing car parking on days when sports/concerts/other large events are in town
Running soup kitchens for the homeless
Packing “goody boxes” for troops stationed overseas
Delivering leaflets for the council, such as council newspapers or info scheme leaflets1.2. Additional small scale local public projects – semi-skilled and skilled
Extra tuition in the Three R’s
Teaching English as a foreign language
Work in nurseries and after-school clubs
Care for the elderly and disabled
Working as a guide at local historic sites
Administrative assistance on local councils and businesses which agree
Manning telephone switchboard at local council offices
These projects would be ‘additional’ in the sense that they will be in addition to
existing baseline local authority services and not supplant existing jobs or employees.1.3. Large scale public projects
All Government contracts for public works would require the use of the Workfare
scheme, including:Rail projects, such as new high-speed rail lines, reopened lines, rail rebuilding works
Road projects, such as new by-passes and motorways
Local transport infrastructure projects
Energy infrastructure projects
Utility infrastructure projects, such as flood defences, water grids, dams and reservoirs
New hospital projects
New school or college
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I wouldn’t have voted UKIP even before I found out that they’re in favor of workfare. But some of the things they’ve suggested are already being done by people on community service, doubt they thought of that.
They’ve obviously given this a lot of thought judging by the long list of things they’ve thought of! Surprised they haven’t mentioned National Service!
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They can put me down for full-time snow removal!!
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