This subject has attracted a lot of attention from several members of the Greek community. We had some positive feedback but also a few negative views about how the UK TU's are organised and how some (not all) are dominated by hard line left wing sub groups who brush over issues and problems raised by us.
We asked our own Nick to look into this and he had the following to say.
' ... Trades Unions in Britain are well organised and are most effective in the public sector. Membership of UK TUs is declining but it is not true or correct to say that they do not have power or influence. The reality is that there is a plethora of employment law legislation around which exists to protect the interests of the employer and the employee so there is a balance between the two. I have of course been a senior elected official with one of the largest TU organisations in the UK so I am for obvious reasons in favour of people joining up. My advise is to get involved and ensure that you apply pressure through the democratic process to make sure your interests are protected and if they are not contact me on Nick@lgr.co.uk
The final thing I wish to say is that the there is now talk about resurrecting the Greek Workers Federation an organisation I begun to develop in 2007 but this will NOT be an alternative to existing TUs it will be a forum where discussion and project coordination can take place. A meeting to start this initiative will take place in the middle of May and details will be on LGR and the press. Join a Union!
Nick
Nick@lgr.co.uk
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