LIVING WAGE AND ROYAL OPERA HOUSE CLEANERS

Early day motion 919, tabled 8 January 2014 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes that the cleaners employed by MITIE, under contract at the Royal Opera House, have voted for strike action because they are paid below the London Living Wage; urges the Royal Opera House to take appropriate steps to raise the wages of its cleaners to the London Living Wage of £8.80 per hour; further notes that the cleaners have seen their tea break abolished under threat of disciplinary action; and calls for this to be restored, for the cleaners to be treated with respect and dignity at work and for their trade union IWGB to be fully recognised.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.