hey, i think what you are doing is great and by the way, your hair is unreal! :L lol
Orlaith xD, 22 February 2010 20:02
Do you not think you should seek equality in the work place, so yes minimum wage should be the same no matter what age you are but also, peo...
Eve, 21 February 2010 22:41
Rachey Betty Newcastle
'The idea that a 16 year-old's time is less valuable than a 21 year-old's is frankly outrageous.'
My campaign is about raising the minimum wage for under 18s. When I was 16 I worked in a restaurant for £4.00 an hour – and my older colleagues were earning £5.25 an hour for doing exactly the same job. The wage difference affected me greatly because I had left home and was paying for my own rent, bills, and food – just like everyone else. I think everyone should get a fair deal.
- Talking to my mentor, Adam Nicholls
- Getting replies to my letters from the youngest MPs in Britain
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- Join the British Youth Council, who are running their own campaign for this issue
My Campaign...., bebo-posts
"Hello all! Just wanted to say thank you all for your support and stories, I've really really enjoyed working on this campaign but unfortunately I've decided I'm not going to be able to continue with it, firstly because of the recommendation..." Bebo07 January 2009
The effects of the Credit Crunch..., bebo-posts
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Maximum age limits..., bebo-posts
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Working Tax Credits..., bebo-posts
"...we're not entitled to them until we're 25. Why? For no reason other than being under 25. And I was under the impression these were means tested.... I'm sure no one can dispute that an under 25 year old on a low income will be struggling..." Bebo06 December 2008
My New Job..., bebo-posts
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Hey Caroline, unfortunatley its not going as well as I was hoping and is not as easy as I was hoping, it seems a lot more young people are in jobs which are grossly underpaid, but I'll let you know asap as to how many and who are actually being honest with young people and valuing their time as they should =) Rachey Xx
Rachey Betty, 12 December 2008 19:22
Danny Big Smile...thanks again! And out of curiosity, what sector is your business and what is the name/title etc? I'll be adding you to my list...it's attitudes like yours that will make change happen!! Thanks!! Rachey Xx
Rachey Betty, 12 December 2008 19:21
Kayleigh also, thank you for the support, I really love hearing about peoples experiences because it totally inspires me to really sort this out...I can't stand this ridiculous agism! Did you see my blog about working tax credits!?? Its unreal! Rachey Xx
Rachey Betty, 12 December 2008 19:19
Hey Jo, thanks for the support, as always its MASSIVELY appreciated! =) Rachey Xx
Rachey Betty, 12 December 2008 19:18
Hey Rachey - I was wondering how the research on the 'good paying' companies was going?
caroline, 10 December 2008 17:11
With you all the way on this one Rachey. I'm setting up a biz and everyone will be paid equally regardless of age. If you're putting in 100% and really passionate about what you do that is all that matters. Young people bring their own out of the box thinking to the table and I for one find that refreshing. Good luck!
dannybigsmile, 10 December 2008 10:52
fantastic campaign its about time somebody stood up for people under 18! in my first job i worked 10 hours per week on only £3-50 p/h! and the jobs i had to do were absolutly disgusting. its only now that im 18 that im on the minimum wage however i do know of people working for well known companies who still don't get paid enough for the age they are! stand up for the little guys when they really deserve more!
kayleigh, 08 December 2008 17:00
hello, your campaign is great and you have some great ideas going on. i love the blogs - let's have lots more. i am looking forward to hearing what happens when you approach companies like nandos and prets. why are they happy to pay younger people the same wage? what are they gaining from it? and how can other companies learn from what they have to say? this is a great campaign - you just have to bite the bullet and get stuck in with it! jo
jo, 07 December 2008 20:00
Hey Gary, Yeah you are right in terms of under 18 year olds, but in the case of 18 to 21 year olds the financial expectations are greater and more often than than not are living independantly. And I do understand why you may disagree with those comments, but in my mind what people spend their money on is their own business and regardless of their individual situation (some over 21s live at home for example) it is still completely unjustified to pay different rates based purely on age-it IS age discrimination, and there are laws against it which have disregarded young people and left them unprotected. Also, you can run a car from the age of 17. Not all employers will be willing to increase your hourly rate based on individual circumstances, and I can understand the reasoning behind the idea, and also understand that it is possible to be better off than your older counterparts on a lesser wage but that to me is no justification for what I see as exploitation. Thanks for the comments and luck! =) Rachey Xx
Rachey Betty, 06 December 2008 16:30
Hey Gary, Yeah you are right in terms of under 18 year olds, but in the case of 18 to 21 year olds the financial expectations are greater and more often than than not are living independantly. And I do understand why you may disagree with those comments, but in my mind what people spend their money on is their own business and regardless of their individual situation (some over 21s live at home for example) it is still completely unjustified to pay different rates based purely on age-it IS age discrimination, and there are laws against it which have disregarded young people and left them unprotected. Also, you can run a car from the age of 17. Not all employers will be willing to increase your hourly rate based on individual circumstances, and I can understand the reasoning behind the idea, and also understand that it is possible to be better off than your older counterparts on a lesser wage but that to me is no justification for what I see as exploitation. Thanks for the comments and luck! =) Rachey Xx
Rachey Betty, 06 December 2008 16:15
Haha cheers Dan Prosser...I hope this wage lark does work and thanks on the hair front...I'm considering investing in some electric blue... Rachey Xx
Rachey Betty, 06 December 2008 15:56
Hi Rachey, I can understand that in your experience you did have the financial commitments an older person would have i.e rent, bills and food. however im sure you understand that isn't a common situation. Most young people who work will still be living at home with family not having to worry about those things. I understand it can be frustrating but i dont agree with some of the comments you have got from some people saying "they would love the extra money" Sure they would but that would be to buy some nice new clothes not to pay living expenses. Or comments saying "I haven't got a job as i wouldn't be paid enough" again not really the attitude to have. If we really think about it.. A 16 year old living at home may get paid less but will also pay out ALOT less then you have someone older who will be paid an extra £1(ish) an hour so on a full time working week an extra £40 or £160 a month, That person then will pay rent (£300-£500 pcm), Bills (Elec,Gas and water say around £50) Food (1 person should be able to feed themself for £100pcm) Then on top of that you also have council tax! Then if they run a car you also have to take in the costs of petrol, tax and insurance for that. So when all is said and done the young person who lives at home (As most do) maybe gives mother £25 a week will come out alot better off with more spare cash. I know not all young people live at home and some will have to pay rent etc and if that is the case tell your boss this and he/she may put your wage upto the same as other workers. (Thats what i did) If you are a working young person and can get equal pay then good on you and well done but at the same time understand why young people get paid less and see that most probably you come out at the end of the month better off anyway. Good luck with your Campaign. Gary
Gary, 05 December 2008 12:15
Thanks for pushing for higher wages. Its something that I could really do with. ps, Love ur hair and style. looking good. lol
Dan Prosser, 04 December 2008 11:57
Hey Katherine, thanks so much for the support, it really means a lot to me, it's people like you who totally inspire me to carry on with this campaign =) I'm in the process of compiling a list of employers who do pay fairly regardless of age, as soon as it's a bit more extensive I'll let you know the web address, if you are interested in applying for a job, it would really help my campaign and young people if you applied for one with one of the fairer companies, and encouraged others to do the same....to be honest I really can't understand why this law is still in existance...thanks again for the support though =D Rachey Xx
Rachey Betty, 03 December 2008 20:27
Hey Al, I have recieved a few responses...mixed ones...I will be uploading a video soon which kind of explains the whole thing in greater detail. Basically, I was quite disheartened to see that the majority of MP's didn't respond at all, and the majority of letters I recieved stated that I had written to the wrong MP as I was outside of their constituency! So they either didn't read it or totally missed the point. However, there have been a few positive responses (I've named the MP's who were supportive in one of my blogs) and I've had quite a few intriguing debates with those who didn't agree for whatever reason (the reasons and names are also in a previous blog) Thanks for the comments and support =) Rachey Xx
Rachey Betty, 03 December 2008 20:24
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