He might be gone, but in the eight years that he oversaw TWU activities at Cobham, he influenced how the reps operated, how the reps think, and what the reps expect.
Sounds like a couple of preeks who were involved in the perpetuation of brainwashing. Just like a previous PM of the same ilk, and the current opposition leader to boot.
All devoid of a decent appreciation of CULTURE. Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by their everything from behaviour to language. A more comprehensive Definition could be -
Organisational Culture is the complex whole which characterises an Organisation through a system of shared assumptions, predominating attitudes, beliefs, characteristics, creativity, ethics, governance, intellect, knowledge, law, morals, norms, procedures, processes, systems, symbols, technology, values, and visions which guide what happens and governs appropriate behaviour for various situations within Organisations. These shared values have a strong influence on the people within the Organisation and dictate how they relate to each other, their work, and the outside world in comparison to other Organisations. Cultures are internally affected by both forces encouraging change and forces resisting change, through changing dynamics and other factors.
I think the good Commissioner would probably concur with most of the above. The outfit needs a damn good cleanout to restore some member confidence at the very least.
Keep the Faith. Regards, B E.