New regulations planned to prevent union blacklisting

The Government intends to introduce new regulations to prevent union members being denied employment by secret blacklists.

In March the Information Commissioner reported that 40 construction companies had subscribed to a database used to vet construction workers, which has now been closed under data protection law.

Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, said:

"People should not be victimised at work or denied access to employment opportunities because of their trade union member... (270 more words)

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