If I broke my contact at work, I would probably face disciplinary action. However if I did it following a valid Union ballot, I would be safe from disciplinary action - that is the 'unique' element I was referring to. Changes to contracts have been commonplace in my places of work - although...
I am starting to wonder the competence of Unison and the RMT.
For a start, I am behind Unions. However, Unions have a unique position in law - they are allowed to induce members to break their contact. In return, they must follow some strict rules. It strikes me that the Unions are...