"CIOB calls for cross industry action to tackle modern slavery", 13 Jul 2016

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is calling for greater industry collaboration to eradicate unfair labour practices. Clients and tier one organisations need to take greater responsibility for their supply chains. Priority should be given to tackling illegal recruitment fees, according to a new report Building a fairer system: tackling modern slavery in construction supply chains. The report...examines the root causes of slavery, and sets out priority actions for moving the industry towards greater transparency...It includes a series of case studies and recommendations from organisations that are working to shift cultural practices and norms.