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Implementing 2015 Resolutions
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Implementation
Resolution 24
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.”
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.