Young blacks are twice as likely to be unemployed as whites

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London (dpa) - During the corona pandemic, unemployment among young blacks, Asians and members of other minorities in Great Britain rose significantly more than among whites, according to a study.

The rate among the BAME (Black, Asians and minority ethnic) between the ages of 16 and 24 has jumped from 18.2 to 27.3 percent, said the TUC union.

In white people of the same age, it only changed from 10.1 to 12.4 percent.

TUC Secretary General Frances O'Grady said the disproportionate effect on young BAME members was further evidence of racism in the labor market.

"Covid has removed any doubt that racism exists in our workplaces and in society."

The analysis shows that this happens early, around the age of 16.

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The study also shows that more young workers were laid off in summer 2020 than in 2019 as a whole. This is due to the fact that young people often work in industries affected by the pandemic, such as gastronomy.

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