That Starmer fella...

Ah, so when loads of young workers are getting fucked over on zero hours contracts to save more cash for shareholders, they should be pleased that their pensions are being looked after instead.
#massiveoversimplification

This is one of the left's three comforting myths and it does us damage on a daily basis. If someone disagrees with us we assume they are either:

• being paid
  
• evil
  
• ignorant
  
  

We can debate on the last one but I can assure you I'm not either of the first two. Look, I know it's not exactly par for the course when it comes to inter-factional discussions within Labour, but would you mind assuming good faith on my part for a few minutes? It'll really make the discussion pop.

I 100% care about people on zero-hours contracts. I have done those jobs. It is miserable. I also know that the vast majority of people on zero-hours contracts are not members of a union. It is therefore my belief that the union model does not work for people on zero-hours contracts.

You know what MIGHT work for people on zero-hours contracts? Labour being in power and ensuring that the conversation with businesses is two way, based on trust, and therefore having the credibility to remind businesses of the social contract they have with their employees. It's what Blair did when he introduced minimum wage. It's also literally Starmer's approach.