Originally Posted by
slf22
Did ACAS actually come out and say no such meeting existed? I know the Union claimed this but I don't recall ACAS actually confirming it. I remember them taking Walsh to task over the fact he was talking about ACAS meetings outside of ACAS meetings. They also told the Union off for this as well.
No, they have not publicly made any statements to the press. They wouldn't do that. I know from a source close to ACAS that this was the case. I was told this before I read anything from the Union. To be fair I didn't expect the Union to say anything other than they had not arranged a meeting, I don't think they should have mentioned anything about ACAS not being happy. Also note that WW did not make any counter claim.
It may have been a genuine misunderstanding, these things happen, but, we will never know one way or the other.
I hope that both sides will give ACAS another go. I have always found them to be helpful in clearing the waters and enabling a solution that does not leave a nasty taste in the mouth and enables both sides to continue working in the right atmosphere.
I really hope that over the next week things begin to cool and talks get under way, I don't believe the dispute is showing either side in a good light.
The unions will NEVER break the will of WW - NEVER. Get used to it.
I notice that BASSA style shouts are not confined to one side. Triumphalist mantra emanates from both sides of the fence.....Never helpful.