Camden electrician reinstated at Amey after GMB campaign
Camden electrician gets job reinstated at Amey after 16-week GMB campaign
We are very happy with the decision that has been made, but feel Amey should have dealt with the situation a lot sooner, says GMB London
GMB have welcomed the news that member Frank Osei has had his job reinstated by Amey, after being dismissed on 6 March 2018 for raising concerns over working practices. [See notes to editors for previous press release]
Frank had worked in Camden for 10 years as an electrician, with no previous complaints with his work. He was then fired by Amey after they claimed his "insubordinate" behaviour, after raising concerns about changes to working practices, had led to a breakdown of trust and confidence and the working relationship was no longer tenable.
GMB have been campaigning for 16-weeks for Frank’s reinstatement.
Dennis McNulty, GMB Branch Secretary said:
“We are very happy with the decision that has been made, but feel Amey should have dealt with the situation a lot sooner. It was unvalidated, unwarranted and it sends the wrong message out to individuals that want to file a grievance, that they could be dismissed.
“Amey as an employer bent their policy and procedures to support dismissals rather than a fair process, thankfully however justice has prevailed and common sense came through.
“We are pleased with the result, and it supports what the GMB union always aim to do. We fight tooth and nail to get the right results, and make sure companies like Amey can’t get away with things like this time and time again.”
Frank Osei, a GMB member said:
"I am delighted with the decision to reinstate me back to Camden.
“Through the efforts and persistence of our GMB Branch Secretary Dennis McNulty and many other GMB officials, Amey finally came to the right decision after many months of deliberations.
“The value of the GMB during this difficult time in the workplace has been immeasurable and this result was only achieved with their help and support locally and nationally.
“I am grateful to have had the GMB on my side during this period.
“I would like to thank all of the GMB members and officials who joined us in Camden on our displays of solidarity and I'd also like to thank my colleagues for their support."
ENDS
Contact: Dennis McNulty 02079 741 533 or GMB London Press Office 07970 114 762
Notes to Editors
Previous GMB Press Release
GMB members protest sacking of Amey electrician (19 Mar 2018)
https://www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/gmb-members-protest-sacking-of-amey-electrician
