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PSI position
Young people are constantly told “you are
the future” but it is important to remember they are the partners
of today as well.
Young workers face particular needs, problems and
pressures, and are often identified as extremely vulnerable members of
society.
PSI supports young people who want to have a say in decision-making and
in the changes which affect their lives. PSI will encourage the
participation and involvement of young people in using their
voices and words to define what they want and what is important. To
achieve sustainable change, young people need to be able to speak; and
they need to be listened to.
PSI aims to directly address the
issues young workers care about and the problems they face.
Empowering young workers around the world and letting them speak for
themselves - in their own words - is a key priority for PSI. It is a
question of social justice and creating a future for the trade union
movement itself.
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According to the European Youth
Charter (2005), it is critical that trade unions take
action to:
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Ensure that issues of concern to
young workers are at the heart of trade union campaigns and negotiating
agendas;
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Foster the creation of young
workers groups and develop specific activities and training for
them;
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Increase recruitment and retention
of young workers in the union; and
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