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FIRMS USED USED ILLEGAL DATA BASE TO BLACKLIST BUILDING WORKERS - 06 MARCH 2009
A list of major companies alleged to have broken data protection laws by paying for information on their employees is expected to be published.
The 40-plus firms face legal action after the revelation by the Information Commissioner, The Guardian said.
It follows an investigation by the commissioner's office amid fears that thousands of workers in the construction industry have been treated unfairly.
The commissioner claims that the building firms covertly bought details of trade union activities and their conduct at work "over many years" from a private investigator.
The information was then allegedly used to "blacklist" workers and stop them from getting work.
David Smith, the deputy information commissioner, told The Guardian: "This is a serious breach of the Data Protection Act. Not only was personal information held on individuals without their knowledge or consent, but the very existence of the database was repeatedly denied.
"Trading people's personal details in this way is unlawful and we are determined to stamp out this type of activity."
Construction workers have repeatedly claimed that they have been stopped from getting work after being blacklisted for suspected union activities. The industry has always denied the claims.
Last Updated: Friday, 6 March 2009, 10:58 GMT
The 40-plus firms face legal action after the revelation by the Information Commissioner, The Guardian said.
It follows an investigation by the commissioner's office amid fears that thousands of workers in the construction industry have been treated unfairly.
The commissioner claims that the building firms covertly bought details of trade union activities and their conduct at work "over many years" from a private investigator.
The information was then allegedly used to "blacklist" workers and stop them from getting work.
David Smith, the deputy information commissioner, told The Guardian: "This is a serious breach of the Data Protection Act. Not only was personal information held on individuals without their knowledge or consent, but the very existence of the database was repeatedly denied.
"Trading people's personal details in this way is unlawful and we are determined to stamp out this type of activity."
Construction workers have repeatedly claimed that they have been stopped from getting work after being blacklisted for suspected union activities. The industry has always denied the claims.
Last Updated: Friday, 6 March 2009, 10:58 GMT
Industrial Action
The National Union of Mineworkers expresses its support for fellow trade unionists in the Public Sector who today are having to resort to withdrawing their labour (a fundamental right of any worker) and take strike action against these unfair cuts to their pensions and terms and conditions.
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Funeral of Gerry Gibson
It is with deep regret that the NUM (Yorkshire Area) announce the Funeral Service details for Gerry Gibson who tragically lost his life at Kellingley Colliery on Tuesday 27th September 2011.The Service in dedication to Gerry a much respected member,work mate & fellow miner will be held in
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Statement from Gerry's Family
We are all truly devastated by Gerry's sudden and tragic death.
We would like to pay tribute to everyone involved in attempts to rescue Gerry - all work colleagues; Kellingley rescue team; the air ambulance team and all other medics who were on site. Their tireless efforts were not i
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Fatality at Kellingley Colliery
it is with deep regret that the national union of mineworkers has to confirm that as a result of a tragic accident at kellingley colliery one of our members has lost his life.
the whole workforce at the colliery are devastated at the loss of a friend and colleague as a result of a roof fall on 502s
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