Brian Nolan
Assistant General Secretary of Connect Trade Unions advocating for apprentices to receive at least the national minimum wage and discussing recruitment, retention and industry impacts.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 12min
Should apprentices be paid the national minimum wage?
Brian Nolan, Assistant General Secretary of Connect Trade Unions, champions the cause for apprentices to earn at least the national minimum wage. He argues that apprentices are vital contributors to the workforce, facing significant financial strain and heavy responsibilities, yet underpaid. Nolan also counters employer concerns about wage increases and highlights how inadequate pay discourages new candidates. Aaron, an electrical apprentice, shares how low wages impact his life and deter peers from pursuing similar paths. The conversation reveals the urgent need for fair compensation in apprenticeship programs.
May 20, 2022 • 10min
Construction jobs gap worsening
Brian Nolan, Assistant General Secretary of the Connect Trade Union, discusses the worsening construction jobs gap due to the reluctance of workers to start at 7am. They explore challenges faced by young individuals in pursuing trades, the impact of the economy on career choices, and the importance of combatting bogus self-employment practices in the industry.
