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Between 1996 and 2006 the number of full-time students who supported themselves through paid employment grew by more than 50 per cent.

Research shows that it is younger people that are more likely to face discrimination and bullying at work. Being a member of Unite entitles you to representation at work when problems occur. When you graduate you can take your membership with you. Unite has members in all kinds of graduate professions such as charities, NHS, Financial services and IT and engineering.

 

 

The Unite Amicus Section has launched a major new project to get more young people involved in the union.

The union’s Young Members' e-network was relaunched at the union’s policy conference in June and has a growing number of members who receive regular information about workplace issues, campaigns and events. Recognising the importance of this network the union wrote to all young members at the beginning of September with an application to join the network which has received a good response.

At the same time an invitation was given to attend Regional Young Members’ Weekend training events which are being held from mid-October through to early December in all regions.

Existing workplace reps and shop stewards also have an important role to play in this project. Graham Goddard said: "we need our existing reps to mentor young members in the union to support them in their role as a new rep. We have a massive amount of knowledge and experience out there which our young reps need to call on to be successful in their role."

Existing reps and shop stewards can sign up to become a mentor and nominate a young member (aged under 27) to attend an event in their region. If you cannot identify a young member to nominate then we will aim to match you up with a young rep to mentor.

If you are interested please click here and complete and return the application.

The Regional Young Members' Weekend training event application is available here and young members can join the network by clicking here