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26 and belowUnion rep and Sainsbury’s assistant Hollie Weeks, 21, is one of Usdaw’s 50,000 members aged 26 and below. Why are you involved in the union?I believe everyone should be part of a union. I aim to make a difference and ensure people know their rights.
What difference has Usdaw made to your life?Usdaw has had a positive impact on my life. In particular it has helped me to understand other people's needs.
How active is the union in your workplace?Quite active. I try and promote Usdaw in our store, and keep the notice board up-to-date with posters etc.
If you could introduce one new law what would it be?Equal rights for young and old workers.
How would you increase membership?By educating people about trade unions and what they do today and not what they did in the past.
What do you think is the most important issue for young workers?To join the union and get involved. There's a lot going on in Usdaw.
Have you ever been on any Usdaw training courses and how were they?I have been on several courses which were all well-run and very enjoyable.
Do you think children should be taught about trade unions and rights at work in schools?Yes most certainly. Trade unions play a massive part in everyday working life.
What makes you angry/happy?Happy - when young people are active in the union.Angry - when youths are not listened to and dismissed because of their age.
What's a typical week for you?I work 9-6 Monday to Friday so after work I like to chill out with a few glasses of wine. At weekends I socialise with friends. I also like to play golf with my boyfriend Shaun.
What's next for Hollie Weeks?In the future I would like to work for Usdaw full time and make helping others my job.
Trivia FileWhat was your first pop/rock concert?Stereophonics.
Are you going on holiday this year?I've already had my holiday. I went to Barcelona. It was a fantastic place to shop!
Where is your favourite holiday destination?Skiing in Italy. I learnt to ski when I was 4 years old, from then on it has always been a great pastime of mine in winter.
What would be your dream/nightmare holiday?My dream holiday would be lying on a beach in Thailand for weeks and weeks.Nightmare would be camping in the outback.
What would be your dream/nightmare job?Nightmare job would be cleaning out sewers.Dream job being a lady of leisure.
What was your first job and what's your earliest memory of that job?My first job was a paper round and I hated it as early mornings are not my thing!
Who would you invite to your celebrity dinner party? And what would be on the menu?Frank Lampard because he plays for the best football team in the world. On the menu would be steak.
If your house was burning down what would you save?My mobile phone.
Which famous person living or dead would you like to meet?Princess Diana.
Favourite Film?Titanic.
Favourite TV programme?Eastenders.
Favourite Band/Artist?Robbie Williams.
Favourite Book?The Da Vinci Code.
Where do you go for a night out?Local clubs and pubs.
Any hobbies, interests?Playing Golf. Printer Friendly Page  Email to a Friend
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