The union decided this during its general meeting, writes the newspaper Arbetsvärlden. When the issue has been raised previously, the union has said no, on the grounds that children should not work.
But they do. Especially in our industry, where you can actually work from birth. And they work quite a lot: if you play in "The Sound of Music" you are on stage every night, for example," union chairman Simon Norrthon told the newspaper.
Before the age of 18, it will now be possible to become a member for one year at a time. After that, members must meet requirements for vocational training or be able to support themselves in the profession. Scen och Film should be able to help children and young people, for example, to obtain reasonable contracts.
