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Manchester council has pledged to work with Unite<\/a> to stand up for the city\u2019s construction standards, workers and outlaw poor construction practices on building projects under its control<\/h2>\n

The charter leads the way in best practice by ensuring building contractors and sub-contractors under the control of the local authority provide good jobs, good apprentice training, excellent health and safety and that they ensure workers are paid the going rate for the industry.<\/p>\n

Construction firms planning to work on Manchester city council<\/a> building projects will now need to adhere to the new construction charter. It means that projects across the city including the ongoing work at Manchester Airport<\/a> and Manchester Town Hall<\/a> will meet the highest standards for workers employed on the projects.<\/p>\n

Andy Fisher, Unite\u2019s regional coordinating officer for construction said: \u201cBy signing up to Unite\u2019s construction charter, Manchester city council is making a serious commitment to securing the best employment standards for construction workers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe charter will protect workers from poor industry practices which result in the loss of employment rights, it stops blacklisting and means workers can raise health and safety issues without fear.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s fantastic news that one of the UK\u2019s major cities has pledged to lead the way and demand the highest standards in construction. It means that projects across the city including the ongoing work at Manchester Airport will need to meet the highest employment standards.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnite representatives at Manchester city council deserve a special thanks for the work they did to help get the charter up and running.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carl Ollerhead<\/a> said: \u201cManchester city council has ambitious plans for the city<\/a> and we are delighted to work with Unite to ensure that our construction projects meet the highest standards for workers and for residents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe council has a number of important development projects in progress including the renovation of Manchester Town Hall and the Factory project. The charter means that workers and residents can be confident that these projects will move forward with ethical construction practices.<\/p>\n

Ben Clay<\/a> said: \u201cI am extremely pleased that our Council has taken this positive step which will undoubtedly help to protect the terms and conditions of construction workers within Manchester.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe solidarity and encouragement to make this happen has come not only from our construction branch but from community activists and public sector members within the city and reaffirms the vital bond of the Labour Party with our trade union comrades.”<\/p>\n

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