Alison McGovern MP - eNewsletter
Posted by Alison McGovern, MP for Wirral South, at 19:39, Thu 7 March 2013:
Hi,
Recently, along with George Howarth (MP for Knowsley) and Luciana Berger (MP for Liverpool Wavertree), I launched an investigation into the impact of zero-hour contracts.
Zero-hour contracts are used by employers so that employees’ hours of work are not guaranteed and can cause huge difficulties for employees. Many see hours of work cancelled at the last minute, or are forced to work longer hours which impact on childcare arrangements. Fluctuating hours can cause problems for people claiming Tax Credits, often resulting in huge overpayments, which need to be repaid to HM Revenue and Customs.
I am from Merseyside, and recall my grandparents telling me about the damage done by casual working practices many years ago – including in dock areas like ours. Campaigners then rightly stood up for security in employment, and against the fear created by the worst cases of employment practice. Therefore, while some will choose the flexibility offered by certain contracts, can we also assist people who would rather have more permanent, stable employment?
If you have had recent experience of zero hours contracts, please take the time to fill in our survey and let me know about your experiences: http://www.alisonmcgovern.org.uk/zero
Best wishes,
Alison
Alison McGovern MP Member of Parliament for Wirral South
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