Your say How does your work change with the change in seasons? Tracey Allen, Ops Supervisor, Port Phillip
NEWS Citywide addresses Modern Slavery scourge
“It is full on in spring. Spring is the crazy season, change overs for sports and non-stop mowing.” Brad Battersby, Team Leader, Yarra Trees
“Wet season: danger levels increase and work is mainly damage control as compared to mainly line clearance work during the warmer seasons.” Daniel Webb, Arborist, Bayside Trees
“It depends on the season as to how long I wear my jumper in the morning!” YOUR SAY: GOT SOMETHING TO SHARE? We’d love to hear about your roles and experiences at Citywide - whether it’s anecdotes about the oddest things you’ve seen out and about; what’s unique about your job; or tips you’d share for jobseekers wanting to become an arborist, gardener, civil engineer, garbage truck driver and more,
CITYWIDE has registered its first Modern Slavery statement with the Australian Government - renewing a pledge to continue partnering with suppliers to support human rights and stamp out exploitative work practices across its global supply chain. ‘Modern slavery’ refers to any situations of exploitation in which a person cannot refuse or leave their work because of threats, violence or deprivation of liberty – including forced labour, child labour, domestic servitude and deceptive recruiting practices. Group Procurement Manager Peter Mackie said it was important to get all Citywide group staff members focused on the important issue of Modern Slavery, locally and abroad. “Australia is not immune from exploitative work practices. There has been media coverage recently where workers have experienced “forced labour or domestic servitude,” Peter said. “All suppliers and employees of Citywide are expected to adhere to our responsible sourcing commitment outlined in the Supplier Code of Conduct and Employee Code.” These include an expectation to provide “a fair and ethical workplace” in which each employee is
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protected from bullying or abuse and supported by policies ensuring fair working conditions. Citywide staff can also access appropriate awareness information about modern slavery issues via on-line training & awareness posters. “Ask your suppliers where they buy their trees, plants or turf from?” said Peter. “Or, have them ask what working conditions are like where those products are sourced. Who do their suppliers employ as labour? “We want to better understand our supply chain so we can give confidence to our clients, the public and our staff that we doing our bit to stop exploitative work practices.” Under the Modern Slavery Act 2018, large companies in Australia, including Citywide, are required to prepare annual statements outlining the measures they’re taking to tackle modern slavery risks across their operations and supply chains. Citywide’s continued commitments to responsible sourcing practices have been made on behalf of all subsidiary companies within the Citywide Group including Citywide Service Solutions, Technigro, Gordon McKay, Frontline Electrical & Ultegra.
Read Citywide’s Modern Slavery statement online: www.citywide.com.au/corporate-social-responsibility
