More concerning still though are the grave concerns I have over the TUs contribution to support employers through this economic situation. The attitude some employers described was that the TU Representatives were fighting against innovative solutions to save jobs by demanding more pay, benefits and rights. (and in the deal described – the staff would have had a 14% pay increase – seems reasonable to me!) This is unbelievable. Is it remotely possible the Trade Union Congress Executive would support this out-dated, and recalcitrant step? I have more faith in their eye for the future – but it really worries me that they too, have a huge education and communication exercise to undertake very quickly, to help their Reps be current and up-to-date before they put their members’ futures on the scrap heap.
- Have those TU Reps properly canvassed their members? - Are the employers sending out their own detailed information to their staff to ensure their staff know the full and real financial situation?- Can any employer countenance this exposure to risk?- Isn’t this a matter of a few selfishly, greedy people fighting for themselves – with no consideration of colleagues, fellow workers, or their community?