Bump up minimum wage


The TUC has welcomed the increase in the National Minimum Wage for workers aged under 25 from 1 October, but has called for it to be raised further to be brought in line with other adults.


“There is no justification for paying people in their early twenties 25p an hour less than other adults,” said TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady. 


The minimum wage for adults aged 25 and over (the National Living Wage) is now £7.20 an hour compared to £6.95 for 21 to 24-year-olds and £5.55 for 18 to 20-year-olds.


“Young workers are getting a raw deal – it’s time for the government to bump them up to the full minimum wage,” she said. “They work just as hard as older workers, yet are entitled to less at the end of the week. That’s simply not right.”


https://www.tuc.org.uk/economic-issues/labour-market/young-workers-must-be-bumped-full-adult-minimum-wage-rate-says-tuc