Cllr Colly Kelly.
The announcement that public consultation is to take place into the use of zero hour contracts has been welcomed by Derry Sinn Fein Cllr Colly Kelly.
Cllr Kelly said of Zero Hour Contracts (ZHC) needed to be governed and regulated in a way that supported the rights of working people.
The said the present use of ZHC had a “negative impact” not only on the workers involved, but also on the wider economy.
He added: “Thousands of workers covered by zero hour contracts are trapped in low paid jobs with poor working conditions and this must be addressed.
“All employees should be guaranteed a minimum number of hours or else paid an on-call retainer and not prohibited from taking up employment opportunities elsewhere as is often the case at present.
“As part of the consultation Minister Farry will contact 500 local employers so that we get a picture of the situation across the North.”
Cllr Kelly said Sinn Féin would be making a detailed submission to the consultation and encouraged other “interested individuals” and groups to do likewise.
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