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Conclusion: According To What Indigenous Workers Expect, The Government ...


Conclusion:
According to what indigenous workers expect, the government needs to take serious action to protect its labour market. The minimum wage is thought to be one main issue to address. It is suggested that while all genders deserve equal pay, all types of workers are should have a standard minimum wage that all employers need to follow. While this might already be implemented, the fact that immigrant workers are not part of the system reduces the effect it should have. It is thought that immigrant workers should be included in the welfare system when employed. This would mean that all employed individuals could benefit from welfare services, earn more, and employers would have to treat indigenous and immigrant workers equally.
Regarding the social impact of immigrant workers in the UK, it can be asserted that there will be more immigrant workers flowing in. With the expected slower birth rate expected in time to come, coupled with an immigrant influx, there will be a larger percentage of immigrant workers compared to indigenous workers.
Immigrant workers are undoubtedly ready to take on work that is available to them. This is good for the UK economy, but the UK labour market might suffer if standard wages are not offered to indigenous workers. However, job vacancies exist, and indigenous workers in the UK can fill these spots if they are offered a standard minimum wage.
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