LETTER TO STAFF OF MITIE

Early day motion 772, tabled 21 November 2013 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 17 members.

That this House notes with concern the threat to freedom of association and the right to protest posed by the facilities company MITIE in its letters to staff which state that protesting against MITIE falls under the category of bringing the company into disrepute and that this action, like all gross misconducts, can lead to disciplinary action including suspension and dismissal; calls on the company to withdraw this threat to the basic human rights of its staff; and urges the clients of the company, including the City of London Corporation and the legal firm Clifford Chance, to disassociate themselves from MITIE's unacceptable practices.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.