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Originally Posted by Chris55000
…unfortunately I didn't get round to joining Unite before this mishap occurred. Obviously, a unionised workplace won't save your job if you commit an act of gross misconduct… but they would certainly have reined in the nonsense I've had imposed on me, I'm sure!
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I am putting this to the test at the moment since, on Monday, my manager summoned me and issued me with a 'Performance Improvement Plan' out of nowhere (which they wanted me to sign there and then)! This seems to be at an informal stage, at the moment, but I've discussed it with my Unite representative and we've made a plan.
I joined a union after previous employer shenanigans of this nature. Politics aside, it just makes you feel less alone if you have to deal with this kind of corporate aggression.
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Originally Posted by Chris55000
…I have long suspected that the "blame culture" and "elf and safety" have been allowed to supervene over impartial and fair decisions!
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I'd disagree with you on this, Chris! Improvements around Health and Safety at work, while sometimes extremely tedious, have been beneficial for all, I would say.
I wonder if we're going to be seeing more of this sort of thing. I suspect, economically, things may be about to get even worse for many companies, and they're going to be taking the opportunity to hang any transgressions on anyone to make it easier to get rid of staff should the need arise. Despicable, if true - and all the more reason to join a trade union.
You have my sympathy and best wishes for a good outcome.