Joseph Rowntree Foundation report reveals 'rank exploitation in food sector'

15 May 2012 12:31 PM

Commenting on a Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) report on forced labour in the UK food industry published today (Tuesday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

'This report further exposes the rank exploitation in the food sector.

'But with too many ministers who think the vital protections that vulnerable workers need are no more than red tape and with workplace inspections also being cut, the problem is only likely to get worse, not better.'

NOTES TO EDITORS:

- For more information about the report please visit www.jrf.org.uk or contact the JRF press office on 01904 615919.

- All TUC press releases can be found at www.tuc.org.uk

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