Sign the North West TUC's Charter for young people!
A future that works for young people.
A North West TUC Charter to tackle youth unemployment in the region
Young people face a crisis.Austerity and recession are destroying employment opportunities all over the region.
More than 64,000 young people, aged 18-24, are now out of work in the North West.
With one in five young people jobless, many are being forced to take unskilled, parttime, temporary work, unpaid internships or work experience. Others simply become detached from society.
Meanwhile, the abolition of the Educational Maintenance Allowance and increases in tuition fees are preventing thousands from gaining qualifications and new skills for the job market.
Urgent action must be taken to give the young people of the North West a future that works.
Taking positive action to help our young people will demand commitment,determination and real resources from Government, employers and trade unions.
The North West TUC pledges to play its part. We urge MPs, local councillors, employers and others to sign this Charter – and pledge to take practical and immediate action to give young people a future that works.
You can find and print the petition/charter here. Please return printed and signed sheets to:
Katya Lawder
Room C122A, Lobby D
Warbreck House.
Room C122A, Lobby D
Warbreck House.
Alternatively, you can sign the online form here.
