Youth and community workers
UNISON represents more than 15,000 members in youth and community work. We know that youth and community services offer a vital way for young people to grow and tackle the challenges of approaching adulthood. They also form an essential part of local council's strategies for tackling poverty, inequality and the causes of crime.
A Better Start for Young People - UNISON Vision Document
(14/05/2013) UNISON has launched a new vision document ‘A Better Start for Young People’ that sets out why young people deserve a better deal in education, employment and support services, and our vision for giving young people a better start in lifeSpeaking Out for Youth Services
As part of its Million Voices campaign for public services, UNISON has published a new factsheet 'Speaking Out for Youth Services'. which is a useful organising tool and useful for getting the public and politicians to back an alternative to the coalitions spending cuts.
New JNC for Youth and Community Workers Agreement 2012 Edition
The Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) for Youth and Community Workers has now published its revised Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service (Pink Book) 2012 edition for branches in England and WalesPositive for Youth revised statutory guidance for LAs on services for young people
Department for Education has published a revised guidance document for Local Authorities on services and activities to improve young people’s well-being (section 507B of the Education Act 2006)Choose Youth Rally
Choose Youth! View the film of the annual rally and find out more about what's happening to our youth servicesSpecial student rate to join UNISON
As a student studying for qualifications in youth and community work, you can join UNISON at a special student rate for just £10 per year. UNISON has its own young members' section, ensuring that young members' issues are at the heart of our agenda.< Back | More >
