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To: The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP
Ethical treatment for all UK workers
Endeavour to introduce a compulsory star rating in reflection of employees’ satisfaction (to be overtly displayed at consumer outlets/incorporated into job advertisements)
Why is this important?
Ethical treatment of employees outside of the UK is quite rightly championed, with many consumers opting to purchase fair trade alternatives that command a higher premium. Yet in the UK, poor treatment of staff continuously falls outside of the consumer spotlight.
Prominent displays of working conditions, as appraised by staff, would likely inform shopping habits and ensure employers take appropriate steps to provide fairer working conditions.
The consequences of doing this should not be underestimated:-
• It is likely to reduce stress related illness that is largely responsible for circa £6.5bn per annum.
• It is likely to reduce the financial burden incurred by the NHS in terms of treating patients.
• Should employers feel obliged to increase wages, it seems entirely plausible that the financial support given by the government could reduce.
• Lastly, unemployment may similarly reduce if potential employees see that their working conditions are guaranteed to meet at least a ‘good’ standard.
Consequently I implore you to consider the health and financial well-being of UK workers and the UK itself by encouraging a good employer ethos.
Prominent displays of working conditions, as appraised by staff, would likely inform shopping habits and ensure employers take appropriate steps to provide fairer working conditions.
The consequences of doing this should not be underestimated:-
• It is likely to reduce stress related illness that is largely responsible for circa £6.5bn per annum.
• It is likely to reduce the financial burden incurred by the NHS in terms of treating patients.
• Should employers feel obliged to increase wages, it seems entirely plausible that the financial support given by the government could reduce.
• Lastly, unemployment may similarly reduce if potential employees see that their working conditions are guaranteed to meet at least a ‘good’ standard.
Consequently I implore you to consider the health and financial well-being of UK workers and the UK itself by encouraging a good employer ethos.
