Solidarity is…
- A union which provides experienced Representatives for Disciplinary and Grievance meetings
- A union which offers help to non-members for an agreed fee
- A union that will help negotiate the best redundancy settlement for you
- A union that will take cases to Employment Tribunals if possible
- A union that can provide individual guidance and support
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Union News — 31 October 2026
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When HR Crosses the Line: Who Really Makes the Decision to Dismiss?
By Maria Camara Most employees facing disciplinary proceedings assume that the manager sitting opposite them will decide their fate. That seems reasonable enough. The manager hears the evidence, listens to the employee’s explanation and decides whether disciplinary action is justified. But anyone with experience of workplace representation knows that matters are not always so straightforward.…
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