CONSTRUCTION WORKERS LOBBY FOR EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Early day motion 1243, tabled 28 March 2007 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 58 members.

That this House welcomes the trade union lobby of Parliament held on 28th March seeking support for employment rights for construction workers; and calls upon the Government to address the trade unions' agenda calling for increased direct employment, compliance with national agreements, full implementation of the Posted Worker's Directive and enactment of the Agency Workers Bill in order to ensure significant improvements in pay, conditions of employment and health and safety for construction workers.

Signatures by party: Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1.