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Well, Royal presents it as a right rather than an obligation: either training/tutoring or a youth job. Everything, imo, hinges on the quality of training, the quality of youth jobs - and therefore the financing of the whole system. If it's done properly, I think it could be useful.

I honestly think Bayrou's proposal is demagogic. I wish I had a euro for every time I've heard someone ask why those on the RMI (minimum benefit) aren't forced to "work for it" by sweeping the streets etc. That's not quite what he says, but I think he's casting his hook in those waters.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Tue Mar 20th, 2007 at 06:00:21 AM EST
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This program, called "Workfare" in the United States is basically a disaster without employee protections.  It has led to cases where parents must travel by bus to two or three jobs for the same money they received before, leaving kids unattended, etc.

It is essentially welfare for corporations that pay the minimum wage.

by paving on Tue Mar 20th, 2007 at 03:57:22 PM EST
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in addition to providing cheap and compliant labor, it's also been great for reducing the unemployment statistics.
by Jett on Tue Mar 20th, 2007 at 06:53:42 PM EST
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