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Old 18th Mar 2011, 14:39
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Just to put the DH dismissal case into context...

Some years ago an ex-GMB rep colleague got involved in a dispute with a passenger (in support of a CC member) on board whilst on duty travel.

The CSD reported him to management and he was subsequently sacked (actually allowed to take early retirement on appeal). His behaviour WAS unprofessional and GMB did not support him. It may have been harsh, but he did bring BA and the union into disrepute.

Contrast that with DH. He was able to get away with unprofessional behaviour for some time despite official warnings. He has brought CC, BASSA and Unite into disrepute and I find it incredible that there are CC out there who still believe he was unfairly dismissed. As for UNITE, their reputation hasn't exactly been enhanced by this fiasco. A terrible advertisement for the union movement.
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