LIVING WAGE FOR BARBICAN CLEANERS

Early day motion 217, tabled 11 June 2013 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 28 members.

That this House notes that the cleaners employed by MITIE, under contract at the Barbican Centre, are paid below the London Living Wage; urges the Corporation of the City of London which owns the Barbican Centre to take appropriate steps to raise the wages of its cleaners to the rate recommended by the Greater London Authority as the London Living Wage of £8.55 per hour; further notes that the cleaners at the Barbican Centre have raised serious complaints at their treatment; and expects the cleaners to be treated with respect and dignity at work.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.