“Giving Young Workers a Voice in Trade Unions!”

‘Trade unions unite young workers so they can bargain for their rights at the workplace and, on the other hand, unions can grow through the immense energy and potential of young workers,’ says Shweta Tripathi, from the Hind Mahila Sabha Indian Women Association, in “Giving Young Workers a Voice in Trade Unions!” -   a new publication from Public Services International.

The 20-page brochure forms part of the PSI programme to strengthen unions’ capacity to reach out and engage young workers.

‘By the next PSI Congress in 2007, we want to have more young people involved in the activities of PSI. We must find ways to allow young workers to have a real influence on our work,’ says Hans Engelberts, General Secretary of PSI.

“Giving Young Workers a Voice in Trade Unions!” is based on interviews with young women and men actively involved in their union, from countries as diverse as Nepal and Canada. This brochure aims to encourage unions to involve young people in their decisions and through practical examples, show that small steps can yield very positive results and benefits.

The publication, edited in English, French and Spanish, provides a set of key ideas for organising young workers effectively, and includes pictures, quotes and various cases studies.

 Click here to download the English version of the brochure (PDF, 679 KB)