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Young Workers

Usdaw's young workers campaign aims to provide young workers with up to date information about their rights at work. By working together with young workers, Usdaw seeks to improve pay and rights for young people at work.

Here's how you can help our campaign

Join the campaign for adult rates 02 October 2007
Reps will play a vital role in the campaign to win fairness for young workers and can make the most of Usdaw’s latest promotional material to help them spread the message....   read more »

Order your materials for the campaign for adult rates 22 October 2006
At the age of 18 you can vote and buy alcohol just like any other adult, but in the world of work you will not get paid as an adult until you reach the age of 22 if your employer follows the rules of the National Minimum Wage (NMW)....   read more »

Young workers: know your rights 30 September 2006
Young workers more than most need to be aware of their rights at work and Usdaw’s specially produced leaflets and booklets are guaranteed to do just that....   read more »

Download the right to vote at 18 but no right to the adult minimum wage postcard 22 September 2006
This postcard can be used to gather support for Usdaw’s campaign to extend the adult minimum wage to 18-21 year olds....   read more »

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Further Information

National youth weekend - 31 May 2007
This year’s national youth weekend is to be held at the national training centre in Warrington from 10–11 November. ...
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Survey says – hard labour - 06 October 2006
Usdaw surveyed hundreds of young members aged 18 – 21 to find out their views and how they get by. Responses from more than 500 members revealed:...
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Fair pay for young workers - 05 October 2006
Usdaw has launched a campaign to have the adult rate of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) paid at 18 after its own survey uncovered alarming evidence of the plight of young workers....
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Usdaw resources for young workers - 25 August 2006
If you are a young worker, these leaflets could provide you with helpful information....
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Usdaw – Standing up for teenage workers - 09 September 2005
At this time of year thousands of 16 and 17 year olds start work where Usdaw organises. Many of these young workers do not know about their rights, and they are among the most vulnerable of the workforce, writes political officer Ruth Stoney....
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