The survey, seen exclusively by CYP Now, warns the cuts could result in more young people not in employment, education or training.
From April 2008, local authorities will commission all Connexions services and this is already happening in many areas. But figures gathered by Unison suggest some authorities are using the changes to make savings through job losses, recruitment freezes and budget cuts.
Jon Richards, senior national officer for Unison's education workforce unit, said: "We're not criticising every employer or Connexions partnership but in some places we are having problems. Staff morale has been hit and the number of young people not in education, employment and training is rising again.
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