We reflect on what we’ve learnt about young workers and unions and look at what we could do to better reach out to young workers. Union density among Britain’s young core workers is very low Very few young core workers are members of a trade union- just 9.4%. Only 16.5% have their pay or working…
There’s no concept I hate more than ‘banter’. For me, ‘banter’ represents the go-to excuse for someone who has just been told that their comments or ‘good humoured’ teasing have upset or offended someone. Rather than taking a step back to reflect on their actions – and those who genuinely intended a joke usually do…
We all know that the traditional ‘9 to 5’ working day no longer exists for a large proportion of young workers. With the increases in zero hours, insecure contracts and more people working night shifts, I think it’s time for an update to the seminal Dolly Parton smash hit to better reflect our modern working lives.*…
Being rejected from a job because you are “too qualified” is a bit of a tricky one to handle. Sometimes employers give this as a reason because, truthfully, they want to pay you less (with qualifications comes skills, comes better pay – at least in theory) but the issue isn’t just confined to CVs and…
Ever heard of the shrinking middle? No it’s not the latest weight loss fad, or a forgotten indie band from the ‘90s. It’s when the jobs that are traditionally held by people with middling skill levels (such as administrative roles, semi-skilled blue collar roles) are lost – usually to foreign countries or automation. Instead of…
The buzzword during TUC Congress this year is young workers: where they work, what they need, and how unions can help them. What we do know is that young workers –those aged under 30 and usually outside of education– are more likely to be low paid and less likely to be in secure work. Their…