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ALP mission and purpose
ABOUT THE ALP
ALP MISSION AND PURPOSE
Formed in February 2004, the Association of Labour Providers (ALP) is the specialist trade body for labour providers promoting responsible recruitment and labour supply good practice. ALP supports and represents labour providers, influencing the environment in which they operate and provides information, guidance, training and services to help members run their businesses efficiently, effectively and ethically. ALP members range from small local labour providers to the largest multi-sector suppliers. We welcome supply chain businesses; growers, manufacturers, importers, contractors, brands and retailers, to join the ALP as Associate Members. Constituted as an incorporated trade association limited by guarantee, ALP is governed by a Members’ Council of sixteen labour providers with an independent Chairman and Chief Executive. In order to achieve our ongoing mission for
the ALP focuses on six strategic policy areas:
1. Supply Chain Partner
Driving awareness of the crucial role labour providers undertake in supply chains through the sourcing and supply of a high calibre future workforce.
2. Access to Labour
Promoting national policy actions and developing industry capability to maintain ongoing access to an adequate labour supply of all skill levels.
3. Fair Charge Rates
Promoting payment of fair charge rates to labour providers that enable business sustainability and do not foster worker exploitation or tax evasion.
4. Fair to Workers
Supporting labour providers to meet legal and ethical responsibilities and to treat workers fairly and with respect.
5. Fair Competition
Support for clear and proportionate regulation of labour provision that facilitates fair competition.
6. Responsible Recruitment
Leading a stakeholder partnership approach to drive continuous improvement in responsible recruitment standards applied by labour providers.
