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YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT. STRATEGIES OF THE EZA MEMBERS TOWARDS YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT - HOW THE EZA NETWORK IS DEALING WITH THIS TOPIC. YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT. AGENDA Introduction Strategies of the EZA Members Four different Approaches EZA Project Coordination 2011. YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT.

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YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

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  1. YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES OF THE EZA MEMBERS TOWARDS YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT - HOW THE EZA NETWORK IS DEALING WITH THIS TOPIC YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  2. YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AGENDA Introduction Strategies of the EZA Members Four different Approaches EZA Project Coordination 2011 YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  3. YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT • YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN EUROPE • Europe 2020 (75% aim) • Youth unemployment rate (YUR) 2010: 20% in EU 27 • Twice as high as the general unemployment rate (GUR) • YUR Spain: 42.5% • YUR Lithuania: 37.6% • YUR Estonia: 37.2% YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  4. SHORT TERM CONTRACTS • SHORT TERM CONTRACTS IN EUROPE • Most young people (15 to 24 years old) only have a short term contract: 41% in EU 27 • Poland 65.7% - Germany 57.5% - Portugal 52.6% • Income, employment and social insecurity • Limited prospects for personal growth YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  5. PROTECTIVE LABOUR LEGISLATION • PROTECTIVE LABOUR LEGISLATION • Liberalisation of protective labour legislation since the 1990s • Increase of short term contracts and temporary employment: 45% in EU 27 • Spain: 80% - Portugal: 70% • Lower income and lower investment in human capital • Number of NEET increasing YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  6. OVERCOMING THE DUAL LABOUR MARKET • OVERCOMING THE DUAL LABOUR MARKET • Propositions of the European Commission in their „Employment in Europe 2010“ report • Standardised unlimited employment contract • Introduction of a european minimum wage • Universal access to unemployment insurance YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  7. EUROPE 2020 &YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT • The Commission is putting forward seven flagship initiatives to catalyze progress under each priority theme “Youth on the Move“ • to enhance and modernize the performance of education systems, universities and the field of research • to facilitate the entry of young people into the labor market. • To strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit of young workers YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  8. STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS • STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS TO DEAL WITH • YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT • Four different approaches • Approach of participation • Active approach • Programmatic approach • Project approach YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  9. STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS • APPROACH OF PARTICIPATION • JOC Europe (European Young Christian Workers) • Education through action • YCW uses a method to SEE (analyse), JUDGE (reflect) and ACT to create change • Young people grow more aware of their situations • Representing young workers at the level of political institutions in Europe • www.joceurope.org YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  10. STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS • ACTIVE APPROACH • CNV Youth (Christian National Trade Union) • CNV Youth is linked to the CNV but an independent organisation and not a traditional trade union • Strengthen the position of young people (age 13-27) regarding education, work and income • Three categories of action: Social Action; Individual Support; Solidarity Projects • www.cnvjongeren.nl YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  11. STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS • PROGRAMMATIC APPROACH • USO Youth Department (Spanish Trade Union) • Four main focus areas • Youth employment • Education level of young workers and on the labour market • “Braindrain” • Situation of young workers in the context of crisis YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  12. STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS • PROJECT APPROACH • CET (Centre Européen du Travail) • Seminar dealing with youth unemployment • Focus on Best-Practices and Initiatives from different European countries YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  13. EZA PROJECT COORDINATION 2011 • PROJECT COORDINATION YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT • Project coordinator: Marta Jędrych, Europejski Dom Spotkań - Fundacja Nowy Staw • Give young people a chance – For a better qualification in Europe (AZK) • The opportunities open to young people on the labour market (KSI) • Situation and problems of young workers on the labour market (NHS) YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

  14. YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT THANK YOU

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