Amazingly, I found myself in sympathy with Clunk for the first time when Facelookbovvered accused him of being left of centre. I take that position myself, particularly with respect of protecting the little guy at the coal face from "The Man". I don't expect anyone else to share my views on that matter.
There has been a lot of debate recently on at least two other threads criticising posters for not standing by thier opinions, and maybe going to court with substantiated facts. I don't want to add to that debate except to say if the employer, or contract provider feels they are being unjustly maligned, they should have nothing to fear by doing the same.
And finally,
MOL is spot on here - safety isnt a bargaining chip
Well that would work both ways wouldn't it?