READ MORE* Day of reckoning on Friday for broadband company Chorus* Chorus prepared to ring some changes* Action widens against Chorus subcontractors* Allegations of bribery and 'improper behaviour' investigatedEvidence was presented to Chorus' board three years ago that "with hindsight" should have the alerted it to the risks, according to the report's author, former States Service deputy commissioner Doug Martin. But faced with higher-than-expected demand for UFB connections, Chorus appeared to overlook early indications that working conditions for subcontractors were poor, he said. ROSS GIBLIN/STUFF Doug Martin said Chorus, Visionstream and UCG were committed to ensuring "the end worker can make a decent living" during the remainder of the UFB project. WHAT CHORUS HAS PROMISEDThe principles Chorus says it will aim to deliver:- All workers engaged in the Chorus UFB supply chain should be able to earn a decent wage for a fair day's work. - A Chorus worker welfare portal that provides information and materials for sub-contracted workers to help them understand their rights.

Source: Stuff April 11, 2019 20:39 UTC