Hi there
yet again the media trying to set up the young vs the old.
Younger workers are facing greater poverty as out unequal society hits the poorest hardest.
However the older section of society are also badly affected by poverty. Over 3.5 million 50 - 65 year olds out of employment ( but only 400,000 approx. accepted / registered on Job Seekers Allowance). Carers ( 50% of whom are 50-65- mainly women) suffer from inability to get flexible work, low or no carer benefits plus lack of National Insurance contributions) Result 1 million single women pensioners live in poverty
Yes there are more wealthy and comfortably off older working age and pensioners but there are a large number of older working age( 50 - 65+, active pensioners ( 65- 75+) and the frail elderly (mainly 80+) who do not have their own homes, do not have adequate state or employer pensions, do not have savings or private pensions and live on or below the breadline
we need more awareness of the benefits of intergenerational solidarity with young and old alike taking on ageism and confronting low wages, poor pensions, austerity and cuts in public services.
The problem is tax avoidance and an absence of fair universally applied tax on income and wealth
