Unite's reaction to blacklisting of workers
6th March 2009
Unite's joint general secretary, Derek Simpson, said: “These
revelations expose the rot that exists in the construction
business. The use of blacklists shows just how determined employers
are to aggressively exclude workers who they unjustifiably deem
unfit to work in the industry.
“On the basis that many of the employers concerned will be
winning billions of pounds worth of public and private sector work,
the government should announce an immediate investigation into the
practices that exist in the industry. So far this year we have seen
waves of unofficial action because of employer practices aimed at
excluding UK based labour from even applying for work on certain
construction sites. Now we have undeniable evidence that employers
are using covert information to blacklist workers for legitimate
trade union activities.
“UK based construction workers are under attack from their
employers. The recent unofficial action across construction sites
in the UK shows just how frustrated UK based workers are with the
employers.
“Instead of investing in underhand practices which infringe
basic human rights, these employers should be working with the
unions to give our members some security of employment.”
ENDS
Contact: Ciaran Naidoo 07768 931 315
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