GLA calls on agencies to keep Cornish flower harvest free from exploitation
16 January 2014
The GLA is calling on agencies that provide flower pickers in Cornwall to help stamp out worker exploitation through the coming season.
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 | By Christopher GoodfellowThe GLA is calling on agencies that provide flower pickers in Cornwall to help stamp out worker exploitation through the coming season.
Paul Broadbent, chief executive officer at the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA), says: “With a large influx of migrant workers to any area over a relatively short period of time, opportunities exist to exploit these vulnerable people who have little or no command of English.
“The majority of operators adhere to the necessary regulations in place to protect workers, but there are some unscrupulous businesses who, driven by profit, may underpay or mistreat their workers – cutting corners to make money.”
The GLA asks that anyone who suspects unlicensed activity is taking place or workers are being exploited to contact the organisation free and in confidence on 0800 432 0804.
Paul Broadbent, chief executive officer at the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA), says: “With a large influx of migrant workers to any area over a relatively short period of time, opportunities exist to exploit these vulnerable people who have little or no command of English.
“The majority of operators adhere to the necessary regulations in place to protect workers, but there are some unscrupulous businesses who, driven by profit, may underpay or mistreat their workers – cutting corners to make money.”
The GLA asks that anyone who suspects unlicensed activity is taking place or workers are being exploited to contact the organisation free and in confidence on 0800 432 0804.
