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Employers use secret data to vet workers

"Lazy and a trouble stirrer", "ex shop steward, definite problems - no go", and "communist party" are just some of the comments contained in a secret database used by high-profile construction companies such as Taylor Woodrow and Balfour Beatty to vet their staff.

The existence of the secret database, which is owned by Consulting Association was repeatedly denied. However, it was discovered after a raid and contained details of 3,213 workers. Read more on the BBC website.

Jeya Thiruchelvam | |

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