More than 3,000 people had files on the illegal construction industry blacklist run by the Consulting Association when it was seized in 2009. Most major construction firms used the list yet none have faced any penalty. The personal files contained information on political activity that came from police. This wasn't police upholding the law, it […]
The illegal construction industry blacklist was caught and shut down eight years ago. More than 3,000 people were on the blacklist because they were 'troublemakers' who wanted their legal rights of decent health and safety standards and the right to be represented by a union. Lives were ruined. Although most big construction firms used the […]
The illegal construction industry blacklist was caught and shut down nine years ago. More than 3,000 people were on the blacklist because they were ‘troublemakers’ who wanted their legal rights of decent health and safety standards and the right to be represented by a union. Lives were ruined. Dave Smith was put on the list […]
It's ten years since the Information Commissioers Office raided an obscure company, the Consulting Association, and uncovered a major scandal. More than 3,000 people were on a secret illegal construction industry blacklist. Those who'd organised trade unions, complained about unpaid wages or taken action to try to get overdue wages were on the list. Many […]