They gave the minimum they could and so helped the employer. After the interim hearing two other members were dismissed for trade union activity - the young lad who was physically threatened and another young girl who started the union. The woman of 60 was made redundant, even though they are now employing two men to do her job. We were really surprised at what happened. If the employer only has to pay a few thousand to be rid of a union then they will.
People are now afraid to join, they are afraid of losing their jobs.
The tribunal just helped back up the employers' actions. There isn't any fairness at work. Labour withdrew the special compensation and there's no right to reinstatement. Workers haven't got rights - they are working under fear. The Labour Government needs to change the laws.