Of course, companies take making people redundant extremely seriously so consultation rarely reveals startling new facts. But the possibility of changing the original decision does exist and that means meaningful consultation can and does take place. The CBI is participating in a government review of UK redundancy law, alongside the Trades Union Congress. Trade unionists want the government to sign up to a European directive which would require large firms to consult staff about job cuts through a German style Works Council. Mr Jones said such a move would only add another raft of red tape and should be rejected.
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