UCATT To Hold Protest Over Land Securities Pay Dispute

A protest is to be held tomorrow, Tuesday 24th February, outside Land Securities office over the firm's failure to ensure that construction workers on their sites are paid the London Living Wage.

Construction union UCATT, who is holding the protest, said there is no requirement for construction workers on Land Security sites to be paid the London Living Wage of £9.15 an hour.

However, UCATT revealed some workers on Land Security sites are paid just £7 an hour.


Jerry Swain, Regional Secretary for UCATT London and the South East, said: "Construction is a hard physical industry and workers are outside in all weathers. It is disgusting that Land Securities do not ensure the London Living Wage is paid on their sites.

"The London Living Wage is the minimum that workers need in order to live in London. If Land Securities have any morality then they will make sure the Living Wage is introduced. UCATT will continue protesting until this commitment is made."

UCATT's London and South East Region has previously written to Land Securities urging them to ensure that the Living Wage is paid on all their sites and sought a meeting to discuss the issue. Land Securities declined the offer of a meeting.

(CD/MH)