youth employment Archives

11/07/2017

Young people and the youth pay gap

Pay Rise Campaign – Briefing Note Young people and the youth pay gap Young people earn below the average wage in all EU countries. But in some the gap is much wider than in others, and is ...

04/07/2017

Young people in traineeships

Pay Rise Campaign – Briefing paper Young people in traineeships Traineeships are supposed to ease the path from education to work, and should have a strong training or learning element. In ...

Young people and the youth pay gap

Young people in traineeships

"With a higher salary I can be more motivated to work better and It would mean that I can then afford to buy something for myself"

Ivan, worker

"If I would get a pay rise, I would feel appreciated, thankful and more loyal to the company."

Bohdana, accountant

"After a long period of sacrifice it's time that we get what we deserve: higher wages, decent work, protection and safety at work."

Phönix, VIDA Youth Secretary

"We contributed to the economy to get better, now is our turn!"

Massimo, worker