Exploitation of young people must stop. Adequate health and safety measures should be put in place immediately. Legislation to ensure an end to drug abuse should be enacted. Every school leaver should be made fully aware of their rights as workers. Legislation to ensure an end abuse of young people should be enacted.
Young people have the right to participate at every level of society.
The trade union movement can set a good example for young people by enabling them to participate fully at all levels within trade union structure. Unions, Government and relevant bodies should work vigorously to protect minors from the dangers of alcohol, drug and sexual abuse, and access to pornographic and violent material. Congress Youth also runs a Youth Awareness Programme. Each year Congress youth visits hundreds of schools and speaks to young people about the work of trade unions and the problems that young people face in the workplace. Congress Youth also operates a confidential information service, which advises young people on their rights in work.