Ahead of the Group of Eight Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in May, youngsters from each G8 country exchanged opinions on labor-related issues at the Junior Labour Summit 2008 held Friday in the city of Niigata.
The 16 youngsters — two from each G8 nation — ranging from age 10 to 17 and currently living in Japan, discussed issues that included income gaps, the importance of academic backgrounds, working hours, and male and female roles.
While economic disparities exist in various regions, some participants voiced the opinion that support systems, including scholarships, could help offset income gaps.