YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT1 STRATEGIES OF THE EZA MEMBERS TOWARDS YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT - HOW THE EZA NETWORK IS DEALING WITH THIS TOPIC

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT2 AGENDA Introduction Strategies of the EZA Members Four different Approaches EZA Project Coordination 2011

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT3 YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN EUROPE Europe 2020 (75% aim) Youth unemployment rate (YUR) 2010: 20% in EU 27 Twice as high as the general unemployment rate (GUR) YUR Spain: 42.5% YUR Lithuania: 37.6% YUR Estonia: 37.2%

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT4 SHORT TERM CONTRACTS SHORT TERM CONTRACTS IN EUROPE Most young people (15 to 24 years old) only have a short term contract: 41% in EU 27 Poland 65.7% - Germany 57.5% - Portugal 52.6% Income, employment and social insecurity Limited prospects for personal growth

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT5 PROTECTIVE LABOUR LEGISLATION Liberalisation of protective labour legislation since the 1990s Increase of short term contracts and temporary employment: 45% in EU 27 Spain: 80% - Portugal: 70% Lower income and lower investment in human capital Number of NEET increasing

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT6 OVERCOMING THE DUAL LABOUR MARKET Propositions of the European Commission in their „Employment in Europe 2010“ report Standardised unlimited employment contract Introduction of a european minimum wage Universal access to unemployment insurance

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT7 EUROPE 2020 & YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT The Commission is putting forward seven flagship initiatives to catalyze progress under each priority theme “Youth on the Move“ to enhance and modernize the performance of education systems, universities and the field of research to facilitate the entry of young people into the labor market. To strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit of young workers

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT8 STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS TO DEAL WITH YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT Four different approaches Approach of participation Active approach Programmatic approach Project approach

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT9 STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS APPROACH OF PARTICIPATION JOC Europe (European Young Christian Workers) Education through action YCW uses a method to SEE (analyse), JUDGE (reflect) and ACT to create change Young people grow more aware of their situations Representing young workers at the level of political institutions in Europe

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT10 STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS ACTIVE APPROACH CNV Youth (Christian National Trade Union) CNV Youth is linked to the CNV but an independent organisation and not a traditional trade union Strengthen the position of young people (age 13-27) regarding education, work and income Three categories of action: Social Action; Individual Support; Solidarity Projects

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT11 STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS PROGRAMMATIC APPROACH USO Youth Department (Spanish Trade Union) Four main focus areas Youth employment Education level of young workers and on the labour market “Braindrain” Situation of young workers in the context of crisis

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT12 STRATEGIES OF EZA MEMBERS PROJECT APPROACH CET (Centre Européen du Travail) Seminar dealing with youth unemployment Focus on Best-Practices and Initiatives from different European countries

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT13 EZA PROJECT COORDINATION 2011 PROJECT COORDINATION YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT Project coordinator: Marta Jędrych, Europejski Dom Spotkań - Fundacja Nowy Staw Give young people a chance – For a better qualification in Europe (AZK) The opportunities open to young people on the labour market (KSI) Situation and problems of young workers on the labour market (NHS)

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT14 YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT THANK YOU