| Land Securities Group PLC 5 The Strand London WC2N 5AF From 8am -9.30am Land Securities are the largest commercial property company in the UK; they own and manage more than 25 million square feet of property from shopping centres to London offices. In 2014 Land Securities made pre-tax profits of £1,108.9 million, their commercial portfolio is valued at £11.9 billion. Despite these profits there is no requirement for construction workers on Land Security sites to be paid the London Living Wage of £9.15 an hour. 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.” Mr Swain, said; “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. The protest is part of the TUC’s Fair Pay Fortnight where unions across the country have been highlighting low pay and the exploitation of workers. - See more at: http://www.ucatt.org.uk/ucatt-protest-land-securities-london-living-wage-failure?#sthash.KTl6hTYp.dpuf |