30-07-12, 10:47 AM
sadly been made redundant AGAIN! fifth time in six years :\ . i wont name the company but i used to drive a 44tonne tipper for them and after we all decided to join unite (nobody else in the company is in the union) they decided they didnt need 6 drivers (out of 18) so after 30 days consultation and a weeks notice we were given our marching orders. they insisted we were surplus to requirement because there was not enough work for us. this was a complete lie as we were run off our feet every day. also eight or nine drivers a week from another depot in ireland came across to work with us because we had too much work and they had none. they are still coming over doing the job. also if there is no work why is the warehouse manager and one of the shunters now going out doing my job :eek . the union argued that the job was not redundant and we would see them in court if they didnt back down hence there is a tribunal some time this month. are they breaking the law? what if any result can we expect from a tribunal? i have signed on the agency but they wont start me yet because its a long term contract and i am off to turkey for a fortnight next week so as it stands i wont have earned anything for a month! (2 weeks here and 2 in turkey) its a good job we all like beanz on toast for tea (smart price ones at that)!