National Minimum Wage - still discriminatory?

The British Youth Council (BYC) has welcomed the announcement by Gordon Brown that there will be a 3.8% increase in the Minimum Wage for young people, but expressed disappointment that the system still discriminates against young people.

As of October 2008, the rates of pay will be:

£5.73 for workers aged 22 and over; £4.77 for 18-21 year olds; and £3.53 for 16-17 year olds.  BYC believes that young people should have equal status to their older colleagues and ... (131 more words)

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