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To: MPs
Equalise the minimum wage
As it stands the national minimum wage is tiered and agest system that forces 18-20 year olds to work for less money than they 21+ year old colleagues. This campaign seeks to have parliament change this system and equalise pay for 18-20 year olds bringing it in line with that of 21 year olds.
Why is this important?
This campaign is important for multiple reasons, firstly it is unfair practice and a form of ageism to pay 18-20 year olds less than their 21+ year old counterparts for the same work, secondly young people are disadvantaged by low pay as it is working for lower wages means having to work longer hours for the same of money which can have a negative effect on commitments to education, family duties and a good work life balance and finally this campaign is important to highlight that young people are an equal and respect member of the work force.
