P-05-811 Stop Using Worker Certification On Welsh Government Projects
P-05-811 Stop Using Worker Certification On Welsh Government Projects
P-05-811 Stop Using Worker
Certification On Welsh Government Projects
This
petition was submitted by Paul Fear having collected 66 signatures.
Text of Petition
We call on the National
Assembly Of Wales to urge the Welsh Government to stop using and promoting
worker certification on Welsh Government contracts.
Worker certification is a privatised occupational licensing scheme.
1) It is undemocratic and circumvents the principles of our common laws. (
Grandfather rights)
2) It puts the cost of training & qualifications onto workers, especially
self employed and agency employment workers who have little chance of grants or
funding.
3) It reduces the chances of upward mobility for the poorest in society.
4) It prevents worker mobility, at a time when we need a flexible workforce.
5) It allows corporate interests to have control over the entire workforce of
our economic sectors, increasing costs of small businesses & sub
contractors.
6) It promotes rent seeking, meaning that consumers pay more for products &
services.
7) It reduces productivity.
8) It is prolific and will spread to all economic sectors.
9) It can create conflicts of interest.
10)There is no evidence that worker certification improves quality or standard
of workmanship.
11) Experience, skill and knowledge reduce health and safety risks, these can
be achieved and proven without qualifications.
12) It increases the cost of public projects.
I3) If an industry needs qualification requirements then our democratically
elected government should create legislation.
Status
This
petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 17/07/2018.
It was first considered by the Petitions Committee
on 01/05/2018.
Assembly
Constituency and Region
·
Newport
East
- South Wales East
Further information
Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 19/04/2018