Dennis the 'Bloody Peasant'
16th April 2013, 08:56
Major construction firms which set up a "systematic blacklist" of workers appear to be continuing to avoid taking full responsibility for their actions, according to a report by MPs.
The Scottish Affairs Committee said it was "appalled" to discover thousands of workers were put on the list.
It added that in many cases people were included for raising legitimate concerns over health and safety issues.
The list was drawn up by The Consulting Association (TCA).
The organisation was closed down in 2009 after being raided by the Information Commissioner's Office.
Unions are seeking compensation, arguing that those on the blacklist were denied work.
Scottish Affairs Committee: Entries in TCA database
"After taking on showed signs of militancy over safety."
"Subject is a shop steward and member of the TGWU. Is a troublemaker. If she is not a member of the CP (Communist Party) her husband certainly is."
"Girlfriend has been involved in several marriages of convenience."
"Described self as a freemason."
(Full article here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-22154860)
The Scottish Affairs Committee said it was "appalled" to discover thousands of workers were put on the list.
It added that in many cases people were included for raising legitimate concerns over health and safety issues.
The list was drawn up by The Consulting Association (TCA).
The organisation was closed down in 2009 after being raided by the Information Commissioner's Office.
Unions are seeking compensation, arguing that those on the blacklist were denied work.
Scottish Affairs Committee: Entries in TCA database
"After taking on showed signs of militancy over safety."
"Subject is a shop steward and member of the TGWU. Is a troublemaker. If she is not a member of the CP (Communist Party) her husband certainly is."
"Girlfriend has been involved in several marriages of convenience."
"Described self as a freemason."
(Full article here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-22154860)