Trade Union Joining Yes No?

Mickey666

nicechap said:

Mickey666 said:

True, but a good employer would only start a grievance procedure against an employee with very good reason, most likely an open and shut case, because of the risks involved.  Besides, an employee is entitled to have someone else sit in on any such procedures, even a solicitor if necessary.  I’m just pointing out there are other options than union membership.

In my experience, most organisations do not allow solicitors to sit in on disciplinary procedures, only union reps or colleagues.  And, even good employers have poor managers who may initiate disciplinary procedures incorrectly.

Fair enough, we all have different experiences.  I’ve been very fortunate to work for very good employers.

General_Grant

Mickey666 said:

True, but a good employer would only start a grievance procedure against an employee with very good reason, most likely an open and shut case, because of the risks involved.  Besides, an employee is entitled to have someone else sit in on any such procedures, even a solicitor if necessary.  I’m just pointing out there are other options than union membership.

I thought it was employees who started grievance procedures and employers initiated disciplinary procedures.