Reinstate Paul Holmes!
On 2 February Kirklees council announced the dismissal from employment of the left-wing branch secretary of Kirklees Unison and national union president, Paul Holmes. The decision followed a disciplinary process that has lasted longer than two years. The complaints relate to allegations within the union branch. The employer has no place investigating or taking action about what goes on in a union office. Unions are independent workers’ organisations which should uphold their own rules and procedures. Bosses have no place investigating unions in their workplaces. Unison must demand his...