dismissals
I have stated before, as a union member if anyone of us found ourselves in the disaplinary process then the first point of contact would be my union. I would also expect, unless I was "guilty a charged", to have the union at my side at every stage defending me.
Therefore i can therefore only assume one of the following:
1. Individuals were "guilty as charged".
2. Union misrepresented them in the process.
3. Individuals did not get any union help.
In any of these cases, I see no reason why their situation should form any part of a settlement going forwards. If Members and their union feel wrong doings by the company then there is a legal process to follow to resolve this.
The reason for any individual acting in a manor that places them in the disaplinary process is not relavent, ie industrial action, the consequences of their actions must however be expected.