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Over 35 Youth members of UNI affiliated trade unions attended the Summer School last week in Albufeira, Portugal. The training lasted for 3 days and covered organising, presentation skills, networking and the agenda for the forthcoming UNI Youth Executive in Dublin (June 22 - 24th).

Delegates came from unions in Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Belgium, Turkey, Italy, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Germany and the UK . It was considered a great success as the delegates were able to look at the challenges facing young people in work and how they could operate as young activists inside the unions to get more young people involved in the union. As part of this they did various exercises in groups including the making of 7 short films on the principles of organising, all of which were really good. Delegates also had to do presentations to the rest of the groups to practice their speaking skills. Many new friendships and networks were formed.

The serious business of the next Youth Executive was also determined with an agenda and other business organised for the meeting.

UNI affiliates are thanked for funding the attendance of the young delegates.