THE RMT Young Members conference will launch the transport union’s Apprentice Charter aimed at improving wages, working conditions and training standards for transport apprentices across Britain tomorrow.

The charter lays out demands to ensure apprenticeships are no longer treated as low-paid, insecure and substandard roles.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Apprenticeships should be a gateway to highly skilled, secure jobs, but instead, too many young workers are trapped in low pay, poor training and dead-end contracts.

“Our Apprentice Charter sets out a clear plan to fix this broken system, with better pay, guaranteed jobs, and high-quality, in-house training.

“The government and employers must step up and invest in the next generation of transport workers to help grow the economy and provide secure skilled employment for the long term.”

RMT Young Members chair Sarah Cundy said: “This charter is about dignity, fairness and the right to a secure job.

“If you’re an apprentice in transport, it's time to get involved and fight for your rights.”