Rejected petition To raise the minimum wage for apprentices from £3.40 to £4.00 per hour

The minimum wage for an apprentice is currently £3.40 per hour no matter your age. In a fair society this should be a minimum of £4.00 per hour. This will bring the minimum wage in line with anyone under the age of 18 currently employed within the UK.

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Apprenticeships offer an alternative to traditional academic education. It is a way for people to learn and gain a qualification while being employed & gaining experience at the same time. Employers within the UK are incentivised by the government for taking on an apprentice. An apprentice has all the employment rights of a standard employee & in most cases the same work load however, have studies & coursework on top which is required to progress their qualification.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/173677

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Date submitted 3 February 2017
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