Britons rally against 'Zero Hour' contracts
Employees and anti-poverty activists raise their voices against agreements that do not guarantee working hours.
Last Modified: 04 Aug 2013 16:01
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Employees and anti-poverty activists gathered in London on Saturday to protest against so-called Zero Hour contracts - agreements which do not guarantee working hours.
The use of these contracts grew during the worldwide financial crisis.
Critics say they lead to abuse by companies.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Stancl reports.
