TRADE UNION RECOGNITION

Early day motion 1706, tabled 28 February 2006 by Fraser Kemp (Labour). Signed by 158 members.

That this House notes that Asda Wal-Mart has been fined £850,000 in the United Kingdom for offering employees a pay rise to give up union rights at their depot in Washington Tyne and Wear; congratulates the GMB union on its successful campaign on the legal right to maintain union recognition which is fundamental to society; expresses concern over the role of the Portland public relations company in its attempts to discredit the GMB; and further notes that trade unions play a constructive role in the United Kingdom for employees and employers.

Signatures by party: Labour 144, Liberal Democrat 7, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.