Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jim McGovern (Labour), on Thursday, 29 August 2013, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 41 members in total.

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ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS

That this House calls on the Government to ensure that workers' rights are protected and that a race to the bottom is avoided; notes with great concern the large number of workers in all sectors employed on zero hour contracts; further notes that, while this flexibility can suit some workers, on the whole it undermines employment, financial and family stability and raises grave doubts about employers' commitment to the welfare of their employees; urges employers to invest in a stable and secure workforce whose skills and aspirations are recognised and encouraged through longer term contracts, training and proper observation of workplace rights.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

452 

Session

2013-14

Other sponsors

Jim Dobbin

Jim Cunningham

Mark Durkan

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

Hugh Bayley

Subjects

Employment Industrial relations

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk