10th June 2010, 09:01 AM
Quote:'1 is wrong to portray unions in labourers flat caps and donkey jackets - and others have also been wrong to suggest that union=strike
Union=democracy and commercial accountability - (or at least a move toward them)
"I'm sorry Mr/Mrs Developer, i cant ask them to work longer/harder faster - their union will kick up a huge fuss"
"No we had better not fuck around with tea breaks and the like - their union will kick up a huge fuss"
"Yes, the fault is mine, i put in a stupid tender and failed myself and archaeology - i would like to shift the blame eslewhere, but their union will kick up a huge fuss"
"Yes the price is higher than last time, we have to meet new national criteria - or risk a conflict with the unions...you wont find many reputable/approved organisations that would"
absolutely.
and I hope the original advice helped the poster... and i get some idea of what is happening