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Diversey acquires UK distributor Shorrock Trichem
11th of February 2022
In the UK, Diversey has completed the acquisition of Shorrock Trichem, a distributor of cleaning and hygiene solutions and services based in the north-west of England.
"This acquisition strengthens our position in the UK, one of our key geographies," said Diversey ceo Phil Wieland. "The combination of our businesses will allow us to offer a
Malawi cleaners dump trash in hospital over unpaid salaries
10th of February 2022
Hospital cleaners in Malawi undid their own work in January by dumping rubbish in patient rooms after not being paid by their bosses for six months.
Cleaning staff members at Malawi's Zomba Central Hospital also dirtied the floors of patient rooms in protest at their non-payment.
The hospital's authorities have blamed a new wages system for the
Guns, cash and porn films among items found in hotel rooms
9th of February 2022
Guns, cash and drug paraphernalia are among the items to have been found by hotel cleaners and other staff members after guests have checked out.
And the more unsavoury items left behind include dirty nappies, skin flakes and nail clippings.
A discussion began on Reddit when hotel workers were asked about the most unusual items they had found in
Cleaning industry urged to have its say on apprenticeship proposals
8th of February 2022
Cleaning and hygiene sector employers, training operatives, providers and assessment organisations in the UK are being encouraged to have their say on proposals for an Apprenticeship Levy accredited industrywide training programme and apprenticeship.
Consultation on proposals for the Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship runs until February
Cleaners sue Great Ormond Street Hospital over alleged racist pay
7th of February 2022
Cleaners from minority backgrounds working at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London are suing their employers for alleged indirect racial discrimination over pay inequality.
The hospital's cleaners originally worked for private contractor OCS Group UK, but won a case in 2021 forcing Great Ormond Street to bring its contracts back in-house.
Finalists announced for UK Golden Service Awards
3rd of February 2022
Organisers of the 2022 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards in the UK have announced the finalists - there are 59 of them from 24 companies.
The finalist companies are:
ABM
Andron Facilities Management
Apleona HSG Limited
Birkin Cleaning Services LTD
Cleanology
Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
Ecoserv Group
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