LIVING WAGE FOR CLEANERS

Early day motion 2541, tabled 13 December 2011 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 40 members.

That this House recognises the vital work of those in the cleaning profession; supports the call from Mr Guy Stallard, Director of Facilities at KPMG and a member of the Living Wage Advisory Group, expressed at the British Cleaning Council Sustainability Conference, for cleaners to be paid no less than the living wage; further recognises that the living wage has lifted 10,000 families out of poverty, reduces staff turnover for employers, promotes a positive and flexible work attitude and increases productivity; believes that employers should pay the living wage both inside and outside of London; and calls on employers around the country to pay cleaners a fair wage and sign up to the living wage initiative and related accreditation process, which is now the mark of a responsible and forward thinking employer.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 3, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.