Young Voices in Germersheim: Advertisement choose your junior works council!

Young Voices in Germersheim: Advertisement choose your junior works council!

district of Germersheim-trainees and young employees in the district of Germersheim now have the opportunity to actively take part in the elections to the “Junior Works Council”. These elections are scheduled from September 1 to the end of November 2023 and represent an important platform to strengthen the voice of young employees. The Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt industrial union (IG Bau) calls up the approximately 1,700 trainees in the district to choose their representation. "It's about securing a strong voice for trainees," emphasizes Marina Rimkus, the chairwoman of IG Bau Süd-West-Palatinate.

The youth and trainees representatives (JAV) play a crucial role by acting as a direct connection to the management and supporting young employees in concerns- be it in improving the training conditions or in individual challenges in everyday professional life. Rimkus emphasizes that young people often look at the world of work with a completely different look: "They bring fresh ideas with them and can give valuable impulses." These fresh perspectives are particularly important to tackle the challenges in professional life and find solutions.

meaning of the JAV for the trainees

JAV has an essential function when it comes to representing the interests of young workers in the companies. "From the improvement of trainee care to the provision of necessary materials such as tablets for the training process-a committed youth works council can move a lot," says Claudia Praetorius from the "Junge Bau". She further explains that the JAV is also responsible for solving individual problems that employ trainees and young employees in everyday work. "No matter whether it is about unpaid overtime or support at the vocational school - the JAV is there to take care of these topics," says Praetorius.

The voters are all employees under the age of 18 and all trainees. The prerequisite for the election is that the company has at least five trainees and already exists a works council. This should ensure that the voice of the youth is heard in corporate management. The active commitment of the trainees is considered essential by IG Bau to optimally represent their rights and needs.

In the district of Germersheim there are currently around 1,700 trainees. Around 40 of them work in the construction industry, which underlines the importance of JAV for young people in this industry. However, the proportion of trainees in other areas is also remarkable, which is why the choice has a broad relevance. Interested parties can find out more on platforms such as www.jav-portal.de. In addition, Claudia Praetorius, as Federal Youth Secretary at IG Bau, is available for questions and can offer support in the establishment of a "young works council".

Overall, it becomes clear that the elections for the Junior works council represent a significant opportunity for trainees in the Germersheim district in order to actively contribute their concerns and wishes to the companies. The promotion of a dialogue between young workers and corporate management is essential to create a productive and motivating working environment for the next generation.