PSA Youth

My First Job

The department of Labour has recently released a webpage for young works entering the work place for the first time. It contains information about workers rights, holidays and legislation. The link is www.dol.govt.nz/myfirstjob.

PSAY proudly supports Youth Week in New Zealand 22nd to 30th May

Youth Week aims to create a society that values young people and affirms their diversity. The week highlights the amazing things young people do all year. Young people are those aged 12-24.

"Youth Week is important to the PSA as we have over 1600 young members who are 24 years old and under," says PSA President Paula Scholes. PSA President Paula Scholes supports Youth Week

Youth Week's vision is: "A country where young people are vibrant and optimistic through being supported and encouraged to take up challenges".

Youth Week is about encouraging young people's participation and connections to their communities.
Each year during Youth Week there are events organised by young people, and those who work with young people, all over New Zealand.

Events encourage young people to get involved, have a say, influence opinions, showcase their creativity and talent, share ideas, access information and have fun!

Youth Week is also a time to acknowledge youth workers, youth service providers and others working with and for young people.

Youth week started in 1995 with a handful of youth focused events scattered around Canada. Since then countries all around the world have adopted Youth Week.

The Youth Week theme this year is based on the whakatauki "He tina ki runga, he tamore ki raro. Contentment above, strongly rooted below." The theme and whakatauki are the foundation of the Youth Week resources.

This year's Youth Week challenge is for all whānau to strenghten their relationships with rangatahi in their whānau.
For more information, activities and resources please go to www.youthweek.co.nz

Labour Day - what does it mean?

Have a peek at this cool PowerPoint about the history of Labour Day. It was made by three young PSA delegates from Study Link - Karil Rose, Myikah Asovale and Hora Waata.

International Youth Day

The theme for International Youth Day 2009 is “More jobs, better jobs for young workers!" PSI is taking the opportunity to call on young workers to join and get active in the trade union movement and on the trade union movement to reach out to young workers. The views, ideas and participation of young workers are vital to meeting the most pressing challenges of today’s globalised world, including precarious work, rising unemployment and increasing poverty. PSI is working with young workers at a regional, sub-regional and national levels to find innovative ways for them to participate in trade union activities. Click here to read the PSI statement
Right: PSAY convenor Benedict Ferguson shows his support for Hoodie Day: "I'm a goodie hoodie wearing 2 shoes. 31 and still loving my hoodies."

PSAY - young workers' network

PSAY - PSA Youth - is a network for young PSA members. The importance of attracting young workers to the union is well understood so it is encouraging to note the number of relatively young organisers and activists within the PSA.

About PSAY

PSAY is a network for PSA members under 35 years of age tostrengthen the union's focus on issues for younger workers. PSAY was launched at a national meeting of young members in May 2008. One of its goals it to encourage young people to participate in union activities and contribute their insights and knowledge.

The report of the meeting sets out the network's aims, plans for the future and recommendations for the PSA executive board to consider. Read it here . . .

Contact PSAY

To be part of the network or to find out more, email psay@psa.org.nz

PSAY Poster

To order a PSAY poster: email enquiries@psa.org.nz