Poor Work: Experiences and Aspirations: Dave Horton: Community Development Co-ordinator, ACE (Action in Caerau & Ely) presentation drawn from MSc dissertation from Glamorgan University which won the Dean’s prize.
People who are working but who nevertheless experience poverty make up an increasing share of the total number of people in poverty in the UK. In-work poverty is a result of drastic changes within the labour market and the increasing use of welfare provision to support labour market flexibility and deregulation. The impact on wages and job security have been documented. However, the actual experiences and opinions of those at the bottom of the labour market have largely been ignored. Dave will present the findings of his recent research carried out in a community setting with local people experiencing ‘poor work’. What do they see as important aspects of their experiences?  What are their aspirations for their working lives? And what can be done to improve their circumstances and the circumstances of others at the bottom of the labour market?
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The aim of the policy cafe is to bring together researchers, policy-makers and practitioners to encourage reflection and debate about research, policy and practice in diverse fields of social and public policy activity. Opportunities to network, exchange ideas and to identify future directions in research, policy and practice in Wales are integral to the outcomes of the cafe.

The monthly events run from 5.30-7pm and involve speakers delivering presentations or workshops arranged around a specific policy or policy area. The opportunity for round-table discussions and group feedback will be an essential part of each event. Cheese and wine will be provided. All events will take place in the Committee Rooms, Glamorgan Building Cardiff University.