Unite officials are claiming Mears has banned its housing maintenance workers from having beards.
The union said it has obtained a letter stating that the beard-ban is now a nationwide policy.
The company said the requirement for all workers to be clean shaven is so they can “wear appropriate dust marks effectively”.
Unite said the only exceptions the company is willing to make is if a worker can’t shave for medical reasons, a dust mask can’t be worn for medical reasons or a person has a beard for religious reasons.
The letter also states a ‘goatee’ may be acceptable.
Unite regional official for London Mark Soave said: “The arrogance of Mears is hair-raising.
“This is a highly delicate issue, which has huge cultural, religious and personal issues and where sensitivity should be the watchword. Instead members have been handed a decree from on high.
“This is clearly a case of Mears going for the cheapest option and amounts to ‘penny pinching stupidity’. Other forms of masks are available and these should be offered to existing workers.
“Unite will always put the safety of our members first and creating huge resentment and anger among your workforce is never the way forward.
“Mears needs to withdraw this decree and enter into a proper consultation with Unite and the workforce.”
Mears has been contacted for a comment.
from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2017/06/01/mears-bans-beards-for-maintenance-workers/
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