In Wales, the wealthiest 16% of people have as much money as the other 84%.
Oxfam Cymru says Wales has more people living in relative poverty than any other UK country.
They also say the "low wage economy" here disproportionately affects women.
"Here in Wales, nearly a quarter (24.9%) of workers are paid less than the voluntary Living Wage of £8.75 an hour based on the cost of living, and women in part-time role employment represent 63% of all women earning less than this Living Wage." explained, KIRSTY DAVIES-WARNER, HEAD OF OXFAM CYMRU
South Wales Branch
Oxfam Cymru says Wales has more people living in relative poverty than any other UK country.
They also say the "low wage economy" here disproportionately affects women.
"Here in Wales, nearly a quarter (24.9%) of workers are paid less than the voluntary Living Wage of £8.75 an hour based on the cost of living, and women in part-time role employment represent 63% of all women earning less than this Living Wage." explained, KIRSTY DAVIES-WARNER, HEAD OF OXFAM CYMRU
South Wales Branch
12th February
Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Unitarian Church,
High Street,
Swansea SA1 1NZ
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