31 March 2007

AccentHansen sign union agreement

One of the country's leading steel door manufacturers and installers, AccentHansen, has signed a voluntary recognition agreement with the Oldham branch of the GMB union.

The Managing Director Mark Mallen said "This agreement is a visible symbol of our desire to work as a team. We have the same aims - to make the company a success and share in that success".

GMB branch secretary Mike Wiliamson added "I always have a policy of working together and this agreement is the first step in the reight direction for the company".

These sentiments were echoed by Stewart Barnes, a director of HansenGroup, who spoke of the company's excellent relationships with trade unions, adding "Empowering our employees and ensuring multi-skilling across the workforce underpins our core values".

Oldham West and Royton MP Michael Meacher was present at the signing ceremony.