GFTU BGCM Report 2017

Resolution 24

Implementation

The GS wrote letters to every MP and member of the House of Lords on behalf of the campaign and drafted the Young People and Youth Work Bill with Unite member Andy Driver and former director of the National Youth Agency TomWylie.A special meeting of Chooseyouth was held on June 4th and a renewed episode of concerted campaigning ensued.

by professional national Terms and Conditions (JNC for Youth and Community workers) 2. Endorse the recent Choose Youth Statement and inform all affiliate organisations of its content 3. Support the Votes at 16 campaign along with a massive voter registration campaign specifically targeting young people 4. Campaign for a rebuilt and publically funded youth service staffed by professionally qualified JNC youth workers with their job title protected in statute and a licence to practise scheme (5) Such an investment and rebuilding of a youth service will enable young people to lead a renewed sense of commitment to a social and economic future that values our young people first and foremost.”

Images by Theresa Easton, Artist Union of England

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