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Help please Trade union

Hiya

I have a grievance meeting in few days,,, i dont have any one to take with me,, and im not a member of trade union.

Would anyone know where i can find a trade union in time for the meeting?
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  • Andy_L
    Andy_L Posts: 13,075 Forumite
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    Most (all?) TUs won't take on an issue that occurred before you joined, in the same way you can't buy insurance for an event that has all ready happened.

    What industry do you work in? However, most (all?) TUs won't take on an issue that occurred before you joined, in the same way you can't buy insurance for an event that has all ready happened.
  • steve1980
    steve1980 Posts: 2,334 Forumite
    Friend? Legal representative? You won't get a union rep.
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  • I am in the same position as you. I'm allowed to take a colleague in but i've been suspended and am not allowed to speak to anyone I work with and i'm not part of a union..... Think I shall be going it alone as they are the only two types of people hey allow in!
  • KME91
    KME91 Posts: 359 Forumite
    The point of a union is for it's members to continually provide mutual support to one another in good times and bad, and to strive jointly for better working conditions, education and opportunities for the membership. It's not a cheap service for representation when you needed, to be dropped when you don't, and this is why no union will take on a case which has started before the person joined. There is one exception to this, which is where resolving the case has a benefit to the wider membership of the union, however these cases are very rare.
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  • ohreally
    ohreally Posts: 7,525 Forumite
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    You're not necessarily dead in the water as far as TU representation goes. I don't know what industry you're in or what TU's have recognition agreements, but I'd contact the union branch secretary asap, explain the situation and ask if you can have someone attend the hearing with you and you'll complete a membership form now.

    Its only rule book benefits that you definitely won't qualify for.
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  • Why-me
    Why-me Posts: 5 Forumite
    nadine_05 wrote: »
    I am in the same position as you. I'm allowed to take a colleague in but i've been suspended and am not allowed to speak to anyone I work with and i'm not part of a union..... Think I shall be going it alone as they are the only two types of people hey allow in!

    Hiya

    where do you work,,,,i have tried ringing few TU and they weren't able to help.as you have to be a member .


    so i will be going on my own too.
    good luck..
  • Why-me
    Why-me Posts: 5 Forumite
    ohreally wrote: »
    You're not necessarily dead in the water as far as TU representation goes. I don't know what industry you're in or what TU's have recognition agreements, but I'd contact the union branch secretary asap, explain the situation and ask if you can have someone attend the hearing with you and you'll complete a membership form now.

    Its only rule book benefits that you definitely won't qualify for.

    Hiya

    I have tired that this morning but had no luck.

    thanks
  • Uncertain
    Uncertain Posts: 3,901 Forumite
    Some specialist employment solicitors can provide an accredited trade union rep for a fee.

    This gets round the legal issues as the firm HAVE to allow any accredited rep of your choice whether they like it or not!

    It is not a requirement that you are a member of any union. All that matters is that you can find a person who is "qualified / accredited" and he or she is willing. They do not have to be acting on behalf of the union.

    Some of the bigger law firms have such people on their books but, needless to say, it doesn't come cheap.
  • ohreally
    ohreally Posts: 7,525 Forumite
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    Uncertain wrote: »
    Some specialist employment solicitors can provide an accredited trade union rep for a fee.


    Some of the bigger law firms have such people on their books but, needless to say, it doesn't come cheap.

    I wonder how much people would be content to pay for such a service?
    Don’t be a can’t, be a can.
  • williacg
    williacg Posts: 707 Forumite
    ohreally wrote: »
    I wonder how much people would be content to pay for such a service?

    I guess that it would depend on how serious the case was, and if your job was at serious risk. To go into such a meeting unrepresented would be foolish.
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