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21/03/2003
BECTU issue Iraq war statement
BECTU have issued a statement concerning military conflict with Iraq.
The union say they are sympathetic to the sentiments of those who wish to make a personal statement when war breaks out, but cannot offer protection against an employer who regards such action as a breach of discipline or as unofficial industrial action.
Employers can take legal action against unions in those circumstances, and BECTU are compelled to repudiate such anti-war action by their members as unlawful.
BECTU recommend that anyone considering taking any action discusses it with their employer first, emphasising that it would be intended as a symbolic act of conscience, and as such would last only as long as is necessary to make that point.
(GB)
The union say they are sympathetic to the sentiments of those who wish to make a personal statement when war breaks out, but cannot offer protection against an employer who regards such action as a breach of discipline or as unofficial industrial action.
Employers can take legal action against unions in those circumstances, and BECTU are compelled to repudiate such anti-war action by their members as unlawful.
BECTU recommend that anyone considering taking any action discusses it with their employer first, emphasising that it would be intended as a symbolic act of conscience, and as such would last only as long as is necessary to make that point.
(GB)
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