London 2012 to be unforgettable Games for athletes, spectators and workers

Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chairman John Armitt, London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) Chair Sebastian Coe and TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber have signed a set of Principles of Cooperation. While not legally binding, these principles form the basis of positive partnership between the TUC and London 2012 on areas such as training, equality, health and safety and fair employment standards.

TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: 'Even during these testing economic times, the fantastic progress already made on the Olympic Park is a tribute to what can be achieved through cooperation between unions and employers.

'The principles set out our shared commitment towards training and apprenticeships, equality and positive industrial relations. We want London 2012 to be an unforgettable experience for athletes, spectators and workers alike.’

ODA Chairman John Armitt added: 'These overarching principles build on our existing positive agreement with construction unions covering the work to deliver the venues and infrastructure for London 2012. They further demonstrate a shared commitment not only to delivering a huge and complex project on time and to budget but also to high health and safety standards with fair employment conditions and a real employment and skills legacy.'

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