Motion text
That this House is appalled by the behaviour of the tiny British Association of Journalists (BAJ), which is not affiliated to the TUC and has no international trade union connection, in reaching a wholly unethical and unprincipled sweetheart deal with the management of Iran International; believes that this move was a deliberate attempt to undermine the rights of minority ethnic workers seeking formal recognition of the National Union of Journalists, whose case is active with ACAS; notes that previously there were no known BAJ members or presence at the company, but understands there is now a single BAJ representative, a senior manager appointed by the union and management, and staff are now being put under pressure to join the union; and supports NUJ members at Iran International, NUJ chapels and branches nationwide, the TUC and wider trade union movement and in offering solidarity in their efforts to secure democratic and independent trade union representation.
Signatures (14)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2020
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
15 July 2020
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 July 2020
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
20 July 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
20 July 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.