{"id":3530,"date":"2019-02-28T10:42:06","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T10:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=3530"},"modified":"2019-02-28T10:42:06","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T10:42:06","slug":"union-demands-direct-employment-on-hs2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/union-demands-direct-employment-on-hs2\/","title":{"rendered":"Union demands direct employment on HS2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unite is calling for all HS2 workers to be directly employed and an end to using payroll and umbrella companies on the project.<\/p>\n

The union staged a demonstration yesterday outside the headquarters of Costain-Skanska Joint Venture (CSjv), who are currently carrying out the southern area enabling works for HS2.<\/p>\n

Unite want to see CSjv employ workers directly rather than through agencies like Bowercross Construction Limited who supply labour on the job.<\/p>\n

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National officer for construction Jerry Swain said: \u201cHS2 is one of the most high profile construction projects in the UK and there is an agreement between the unions and HS2 that outlaws these types of practices.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt would be reasonable to expect that HS2\u2019s management, would want to ensure that first class workers\u2019 rights exist on this project and as a minimum uphold the agreement they signed.”<\/p>\n

Unite said it will now be extending its campaign across all of HS2\u2019s sites.<\/p>\n

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An HS2 Ltd spokesperson said: \u201cWe have an agreement with the TUC demonstrating our commitment to working with the trade unions.<\/p>\n

“By working together, we will build the new high-speed railway safely and create a diverse, inclusive and skilled workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n

A CSjv spokesperson said: “Bowercross Construction Limited (BCL), is one of the CSjv\u2019s approved suppliers, who provide labour to some of our sites on the High Speed\u00a0Two enabling works programme.<\/p>\n

“All BCL workers on our programme are paid\u00a0via PAYE and receive full employment rights, which include a minimum of the London Living Wage, EU holiday and sick pay and welfare benefits.<\/p>\n

“CSjv are keen to meet with Unite to discuss their concerns and have previously offered opportunities for them to meet our workers.”<\/p>\n

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