Making sure young people have a post-pandemic future

UNISON represents over 64,000 young members working in health and social care, local government, police and justice and education, as well as in the community and voluntary sectors, utilities, environment services and transport. 
Young workers have borne the brunt of COVID-19 in terms of employment. In May-July 2020, the number of young people (16-24) in employment fell by 156,000 compared to the previous quarter.  Government figures show that 291,000 more young people were claiming Un