Unite says Costain Skanska team ‘using skeletons on site to justify union busting’ at Euston HS2

By Will Ing2019-09-11T14:19:00

Former BHS warehouse mid demolition image 1 Euston spring 2019

Source: HS2

Allegation comes as unions ask HS2 to take action against the joint venture

Unite has accused Costain Skanska JV of using skeletons discovered during enabling works on HS2’s Euston terminus as an excuse to restrict union activity.

The charge comes as the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has passed an emergency motion demanding HS2 takes action to allow workers at Euston better access to union representatives.

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