CBI and TUC joint statement on BREXIT
The CBI and TUC have issued a joint statement on the role of the Government, business and trade unions in the coming weeks to minimise the impact on workers and the economy following the EU referendum.
Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General & Frances O’Grady, TUC General Secretary:
"Following last week’s vote, it is essential that the Government does everything possible to secure jobs and investment, and to reassure workers worried about the potential implications for employment and social protections, as well as the impact on their working lives.
"This is not a job for the Government alone. It will require a national effort from businesses large and small, trade unions, the Westminster government and devolved nations, and a wide range of stakeholders at local and national level.
"As a matter of urgency, Government needs to act to allay the concerns of EU nationals living and working in the UK, and UK citizens living and working in the EU.
"It’s clear that the overwhelming majority of the UK public – whether they voted to leave or remain - would be appalled by the reported upsurge in racially motivated incidents and hate crimes we have seen over the past few days. We urge employers, unions and others to do all they can to bring together our communities in what are uncertain times, making our workplaces a beacon of inclusion and tolerance."
