Trade Union Contacts

Jarndyce

Uncertain wrote: »

Yes, as stated they cannot legally refuse - although they may need reminding of this!

Providing of course that they are trained and certified as competent to perform the role - as they will be from outside the company they may well be asked to provide some evidence of this in the form of documentary accreditation.

Mark_h_4

Jarndyce wrote: »

Providing of course that they are trained and certified as competent to perform the role - as they will be from outside the company they may well be asked to provide some evidence of this in the form of documentary accreditation.

I guess thats a fair point!

Uncertain

Jarndyce wrote: »

Providing of course that they are trained and certified as competent to perform the role - as they will be from outside the company they may well be asked to provide some evidence of this in the form of documentary accreditation.

Absolutely although I don't know if refusing a certified person because he won't provide paperwork has ever been tested.

Anyway, getting a bit theoretical!

Mark_h_4

Thanks all I will have to have a dig around and try and find a union rep

ohreally

As already advised, provided the rep is accredited and shows his credentials s/he is permitted to accompany you.

It is not necessary for this person to be a company employee.

http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=917

Mark_h_4

It looks like I may be going by myself to this meeting. As im not a member of a trade union and I dont know anyone within my company I cant take anyone else. Unless I can find a union rep I may know!

Stitched myself up a bit there .