Tomorrow’s workers want to fight for jobs today
14th May 2009
WHEN: 2.30 - 4pm, Saturday, May 16th.
WHERE: The Repertory Theatre, (The Rep),
Centenary Square, (on the square where the Unite for Jobs march
ends) Birmingham, B15
Tomorrow’s workers and trade unionists want
more to be done to help young people start their working lives.
With over one million young people under the age of 25 out of
work already, and hundreds of thousands more graduating this summer
but facing an uncertain future, young people are finding it tough
as they leave education and seek to move into work.
Unite is organising a special debate for young people following
the 'March for Jobs' on Saturday May 16th in Birmingham, to give
young workers the chance to speak out.
Ahead of the meeting, which will be held in Birmingham's Rep
Theatre, Doug Nicholls, Unite national secretary for community and
youth workers, said: “This recession is sparing nobody, but for
young people this is their first real taste of economic
uncertainty, and it is frightening. They need to know workers
of all generations are on their side.”
Richard Harris, Unite youth workers student convenor, added: “We
need a meaningful debate and discussion about the experiences,
needs and the future for young people in relation to jobs.
“Only by listening to their views can we win a fair shout for
young workers so that they don’t feel forgotten by the policy
makers and can take up their rightful place in the workforce.”
This event is supported by the British Youth Council and the UK
Youth Parliament.
ENDS
For further information please contact Ashraf Choudhury in the
Unite press office on 07980 224761.
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