Young Jobless High
YOUNG JOBLESS HIGH – UNISON REACTION.
Commenting on the rise in unemployment figures out today, Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON, the UK’s largest public sector union, said:
“Being out of work at Christmas is particularly tough, especially for families. And despite Government efforts to help get young people into work, it is clear more that more needs to be done to prevent a lost generation.
““We have seen billions being pumped into bailing out the bankers, while working people lose their jobs because of the recession they brought on.
“It is very damaging for young people to be out of work for lengthy periods early in their working life. It’s damaging to their ambitions and longer-term career prospects. At the same time the country is wasting the talents, potential and energy of our young people.
“Getting people back into work must be a priority. We do not want to go back to the Thatcher years - a two-tier society of haves and have-nots. Apprenticeships and other on the job training schemes are vital to give young people hope. The public sector should play a crucial part in helping young people into work.
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