Businesses in North Lanarkshire Receive Employment Charter Awards
- Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 25 April 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12984
That the Parliament congratulates three North Lanarkshire companies on receiving accreditation awards; understands that the awards recognise their work in honouring the North Lanarkshire Council’s charter commitments to employ North Lanarkshire residents, use local businesses in the supply chain, pay the real living wage, and ensure fair work practices that attract and retain employees; recognises that housebuilding contractor, McTaggart Construction, earned a gold award, and that Enevate Homes and Indeglas each received silver; understands that all three companies have also been working with local schools in North Lanarkshire to help young people gain further information and training regarding employment in the construction sector, and understands that another 30 companies have now been recognised through the scheme.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Maurice Golden, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle