Trade unions - DGB: Politicians should take the interests of young people seriously
The youth organization of the German Trade Union Federation (DGB) is demanding more attention from politics for the interests of young people. "Saxon politics must give young people a perspective that makes them want to stay in the Free State and make future plans," explained Vincent Drews, district youth secretary of DGB-Youth Saxony.
They should be heard and taken seriously with their interests and demands. "Saxony must become more attractive for young people in training, at work, and in everyday life," said Drews.
Under the slogan "Trade union creates that," the DGB-Youth has compiled a catalog of demands for a new government after the state election. They range from a free education voucher, through five days of education time and more affordable housing, to lowering the voting age to 16 years.
"A major topic among young people is the frequently too long commuting distances during training. There are ways to solve this problem, and they must finally be taken," said Drews. We need a plan that ensures short commutes between home, training company, and vocational school. Where this cannot be achieved, there should be apprentice housing with an affordable rent ceiling.
The students in Saxony are also in the focus of the trade union youth. "Without student employees, nothing would function at the Saxon universities. At the same time, they are poorly paid. We want to end these precarious employment relationships and demand a wage contract for student employees," said Drews.
In Saxony, a new state parliament will be elected on September 1st.
The DGB-Youth organization in Dresden is advocating for improved education opportunities, highlighted by Drews' call for a free education voucher.
Drews, representing DGB-Youth Saxony, emphasizes the need for Saxony to address the issue of lengthy commutes during apprenticeships, proposing solutions such as affordable apprentice housing.
The demands of the DGB-Youth, including better wages for student employees, are important considerations for universities in Saxony, as acknowledged by Drews.
