The re-establishment of trade schools is one of the proposals being made by the UHM Voice of the Workers trade union for the 2022 budget. The union presented over 100 proposals for the budget including measures to help fight precarious employment and raise the quality of life. A new active labour market policy must be drafted in consultation with workers and unions. An internet portal hosting all employment contracts should be set up as part of the government’s commitment to fight precarious employment. Mandatory union membership for workers earning less than the median wage should be introduced.
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