1. UNEMPLOYMENT [ the number of people in a country who do NOT have a job ]

2. > in Europe: increased unemployment > in the United States: increase of inequality > Signs worldwide : - unemployment - inequality in wealth distribution - poverty

3. The “lost generation of workers” (people without a job) - crimes - drug abuse - violence against immigrants - popularity of extremist political groups

4. Why is it happening? Schools of thought : - The relationship between developed countries and developing countries. - The rapid introduction of new technology. - Legal immigration of skilled workers.

5. To make it each nation’s GOAL to improve the lives of its citizens, with the right mixture of solutions for each country .

6. REDUNDANCY - To be MADE REDUNDANT > British English - To be LAID OFF > American English - Downsizing

8. REASONS for redundancy - New technology - The job no longer exists - To reduce staff members - Dead employer - Business closing, failing or moving

10. CONSULTATION - Individual Consultation - Collective Consultation (Collective Redundancy)

11. Your RIGHTS if you were made redundant - Notice Period - Time off to look for a job - Redundancy Pay (consultation)

12. AGEISM

13. Let’s do a crossword!  E M P L O Y M E N T __ __ __ __ __ __ U __ __ __ __ __ N __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ RECRUITMENT REDUNDANCY BENEFITS RETIREMENT EMPLOYER WELFARE PROMOTION APPLY FOR IMMIGRATION AGEISM DEVELOPING INDUSTRIALISATION