Agenda item
Notice of Motion: Stop Fire and Rehire
UK companies are using the cover of Covid-19 to embark upon a concerted attack on employee pay and benefits. A poll published by the TUC reveals that nearly one in 10 (9%) workers have been told to reapply for their jobs on worse terms and conditions since the first lockdown in March.
‘Fire and Rehire’ strategies are being put into operation by some of the UK’s biggest employers to reduce workers’ pay, overtime and holiday benefits. Thousands of British workers are facing a ‘levelling down’ in pay and working conditions, in stark contrast to the Government’s stated promises.
Workers are being given an ultimatum to either accept reduced pay and benefits or face the sack. The whole Trade Union movement, TUC leader Frances O’Grady, The Labour Party, and Keir Starmer have united in condemning this disgraceful attack on key workers.
Stop Fire and Rehire Motion:
This council condemns all companies that use fire and rehire attacks on workers.
We resolve to support Unite and GMB in their strike action against fire and rehire, and call on the companies to instead enter into meaningful negotiations with the unions.
To support Unite and GMB this council resolves to:
– To refuse to enter into contracts doing business with companies using these tactics, in so far as this is legally possible, utilising and updating our ethical procurement and social value policy to achieve this.
– Call upon Andy Burnham, and the GMCA, to refuse to support doing business with companies using these tactics, in so far as this is legally possible, utilising and updating the GM Good Employment Charter to achieve this.
Proposed by Councillor Reid
Seconded by Councillor Shaukat Ali
Also signed by Councillors Ahmed Ali, Akbar, Clay, Hughes, Lovecy, Ludford and Wheeler
Minutes:
Motion proposed and seconded
UK companies are using the cover of Covid-19 to embark upon a
concerted attack on employee pay and benefits. A poll published
by the TUC reveals that nearly one in 10 (9%) workers have been
told to reapply for their jobs on worse terms and conditions since
the
first lockdown in March.
‘Fire and Rehire’ strategies are being put into operation by some
of the UK’s biggest employers to reduce workers’ pay, overtime
and holiday benefits. Thousands of British workers are facing a
‘levelling down’ in pay and working conditions, in stark contrast to
the
Government’s stated promises.
Workers are being given an ultimatum to either accept reduced
pay and benefits or face the sack. The whole Trade Union
movement, TUC leader Frances O’Grady, The Labour Party, and
Keir Starmer have united in condemning this disgraceful attack on
key
workers.
Stop Fire
and Rehire Motion:
This council condemns all companies that use fire and rehire
attacks on workers.
We resolve to support Unite and GMB in their strike action
against fire and rehire, and call on the companies to instead enter
into meaningful negotiations with the unions.
To
support Unite and GMB this council resolves to:
– To refuse to enter into contracts doing business with
companies using these tactics, in so far as this is legally
possible, utilising and updating our ethical procurement
and social value policy to achieve this.
– Call upon Andy Burnham, and the GMCA, to refuse to
support doing business with companies using these
tactics, in so far as this is legally possible, utilising and
updating the GM Good Employment Charter to achieve
this.
The motion was then put to the Council. It was voted upon and the Lord Mayor declared that it was CARRIED.
Decision
UK companies are using the cover of Covid-19 to embark upon a
concerted attack on employee pay and benefits. A poll published
by the TUC reveals that nearly one in 10 (9%) workers have been
told to reapply for their jobs on worse terms and conditions since
the
first lockdown in March.
‘Fire and Rehire’ strategies are being put into operation by some
of the UK’s biggest employers to reduce workers’ pay, overtime
and holiday benefits. Thousands of British workers are facing a
‘levelling down’ in pay and working conditions, in stark contrast to
the
Government’s stated promises.
Workers are being given an ultimatum to either accept reduced
pay and benefits or face the sack. The whole Trade Union
movement, TUC leader Frances O’Grady, The Labour Party, and
Keir Starmer have united in condemning this disgraceful attack on
key
workers.
Stop Fire
and Rehire Motion:
This council condemns all companies that use fire and rehire
attacks on workers.
We resolve to support Unite and GMB in their strike action
against fire and rehire, and call on the companies to instead enter
into meaningful negotiations with the unions.
To
support Unite and GMB this council resolves to:
– To refuse to enter into contracts doing business with
companies using these tactics, in so far as this is legally
possible, utilising and updating our ethical procurement
and social value policy to achieve this.
– Call upon Andy Burnham, and the GMCA, to refuse to
support doing business with companies using these
tactics, in so far as this is legally possible, utilising and
updating the GM Good Employment Charter to achieve
this.
(The following members declared a personal interest for the reason that they are a member of the Unite Union: Councillors Azra Ali, Nasrin Ali (Councillor Nasrin Ali did not take part in the vote), Shaukat Ali, Doswell, Farrell, Karney, Lanchbury, Newman, Rawlins, Russell and White.)