STAFF AT SHELTER HOUSING CHARITY

Early day motion 628, tabled 15 December 2014 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House supports workers at the housing charity Shelter in defending their terms and conditions and the service they provide to clients struggling with bad housing and homelessness; condemns the cuts to pay of up to £5,000 a year already implemented for new staff and threatened for existing staff which primarily affect the lowest-paid frontline service staff; disputes that Shelter must cut pay in order to compete for contracts; notes that the ability of staff to offer an excellent service is Shelter's strongest competitive advantage; further notes that cuts to pay will undermine Shelter's ability to recruit and retain the best staff; and calls on the management of Shelter to withdraw the proposals to cut pay for staff.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, DUP 6, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.