On Saturday 7th April 2018, Young Members from all Regions gathered in Birmingham City Centre before their National Young Members Network meeting to raise awareness of this year’s priority campaign “Wages Not Based on Ages”. Armed with postcards and pens, our passionate Young Members had conversations with people of all ages, gathering signatures ahead of the second reading of the National Living Wage (Extension to Young People) Bill in Parliament on 6th July 2018, asking MPs to vote IN FAVOUR of the extension. The “Wages Not Based on Ages” campaign focuses on ending the pay discrimination young people are facing and hopes to make hourly wage banding for different ages a thing of the past. Read more on the regional website -
http://www.gmbnorthwest.co.uk/news/GMB-young-members-raising-awareness-their-campaign-wages-not-based-ages