BVA questions whether veterinary trade union offers anything new

RE: BVA questions whether veterinary trade union offers anything new

Sal the 1st — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:19:16 GMT

I dont think a union (any union) offers protection to its members in the veterinary world from an ex union member

RE: BVA questions whether veterinary trade union offers anything new

Alison Clare Hickman — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:40:22 GMT

I have looked up about Union Recognition in the workplace, or tried to using the TUC website.Fried my brain a bit. I think it's about your employer allowing a separate entity (the union) to work alongside management to specifically assist employees with change/problems and negotiate change/problems. This is possible without recognition but the 'entity' (i.e. union) is not allowed on-site so might (usually?) expose the employee to difficulties in the negotiation as they have less 'protection'? (Have I got that right anyone?!). Does the BVA afford recognition protection to its members? Is this just a union thing? Need more info.. oh dear.

RE: BVA questions whether veterinary trade union offers anything new

Alison Clare Hickman — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:29:57 GMT

Why don't the BVA and BVU join forces if they appear to have similar and complimentary protection, information and direction? Just wondering...