Passing the Strike Picket

[AlbacoreA]

Generally you have to take an unpaid day AFAIK.

 

[becky]

What happens to the non union people who don't go in? Could they be suspended or something?

They are considered AWL and should lose a days pay. I'm not sure about a closed building. All my staff have their own key and are able to get into the office all by themselves.

 

[Complainer]

Is there maybe a clause about imminent strike action? Some disincentive to stop people joining 'only when they need a union' ?

This wouldn't work, even with a clause about imminent strike action. People would just join the union when they get in trouble and need support on a HR issue.

 

[Papercut]

It might be worth approaching the union again & offer to pay some advance subscriptions instead of backdated ones. Alternatively, I would join a different union & take their advice on how to proceed.

Also, you have to decide who you want to 'please' more - your employer, your work colleagues, or yourself.

 

[Brendan Burgess]

The original question has been answered.

If people want to Let Off Steam do so in teh appropriate forum

Brendan