MIG wrote

On Aug 25, 11:40*pm, " wrote:

The corollary of that is, when Bob Crow's members
come to him with some ridiculous claim he should tell them where to
get off. *It is quite wrong to suggest that defence lawyers are
simply
paid mouthpieces without the abilty, indeed duty, to advise their
clients accordingly.

It's equally wrong to claim that a union would support a member with
a
riduculous claim. They can't afford it, for a start.

How many such claims are there per year and how much would fighting
cost ?

It may be be worthwhile fighting some cases even for foolish members to
discourage employers from "trying it on" and so members will think
"they supported xxxx so they will certainly support me" and continue as
members.

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Mike D