Question Time Tonight

[Beach Hut]

A sweeping statement and ill informed based on irrationality and speculation based on stereotypical assumptions. You are wide of the mark by the way.

Rubbish, paid up Groovy Gang member so just move on

 

[Dandyman]

I believe all people who are members of RMT pay a political contribution to the labour party unless they opt out, unless something has changed

Utterly clueless. Firstly trade unions have to ballot on political funds and all members can opt out.Secondly those unions that do make contributions to political parties have two funds - a general one required for "political" campaigning and a second one to contribute to a given party. Thirdly the RMT voted to allow all branches with funds to support TUSC candidates:

http://www.tusc.org.uk/news030712.php http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/BISCore/employment-matters/docs/10-817-trade-union-political-funds-guide.pdf

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Apply for the next vacancy with the executive of the RMT. A membership of a radical left wing organization would help your CV and then the world could be your oyster (or even oysters at Scotts of Mayfair)!!

at only £4.25

 

[Dandyman]

A sweeping statement and ill informed irrationality with speculation based on stereotypical assumptions. You are wide of the mark by the way.

Based on the OP it's 100% accurate.

 

[brakespear]

If only there were more like Bob Crow. Too many if us are worked in to the ground and denied pay rises or a fair share of the profits they have earned. A good example today from John Lewis, they are paying a staff bonus the equates to 17% of a workers earnings. Meanwhile, George Osborn votes AGAINST a EU motion to limit financial services bonuses to 100% of salary.

hear hear

 

[Bozza]

Is tonight's Question Time a special from the 1970s?

 

[Milton Keynes Seagull]

at only £4.25

£4.25 each, get it right, we don't want the proles to get the impression they can dine where the great and good of the left do!!

For those who need further clarification here's the rest of the workers menu:-
Oysters at Scott's restaurant

 

[8ace]

It's Bob Crow's fault we couldn't go to the King George this year.

 

[Beach Hut]

Utterly clueless. Firstly trade unions have to ballot on political funds and all members can opt out.Secondly those unions that do make contributions to political parties have two funds - a general one required for "political" campaigning and a second one to contribute to a given party. Thirdly the RMT voted to allow all branches with funds to support TUSC candidates:

http://www.tusc.org.uk/news030712.php http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/BISCore/employment-matters/docs/10-817-trade-union-political-funds-guide.pdf

Not so in my union as never seen any ballot ever, just as well I opted out as Maggie gave me the option

 

[Dandyman]

Not so in my union as never seen any ballot ever, just as well I opted out as Maggie gave me the option

Have you actually read this:
http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/BISCore/employment-matters/docs/10-817-trade-union-political-funds-guide.pdf

 

[Beach Hut]

Have you actually read this:
http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/BISCore/employment-matters/docs/10-817-trade-union-political-funds-guide.pdf

No and why should I, I am in a Union and have never been balloted so why should I bother

 

[Dandyman]

No and why should I, I am in a Union and have never been balloted so why should I bother

Because it says that if an union sets up a Political Fund it has to be approved in a secret ballot. I presume you dispense advice to your clients without doing any research as well.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I presume you dispense advice to your clients without doing any research as well.

Which probably part explains why railways are such a shambles in the UK.

 

[pastafarian]

Is tonight's Question Time a special from the 1970s?

snigger

 

[Beach Hut]

Because it says that if an union sets up a Political Fund it has to be approved in a secret ballot. I presume you dispense advice to your clients without doing any research as well.

As I have stated you might be a rules person however I am in a Union and have never been party to any ballot on political contribution.

Chronically inert 2nd question as received advice today a customer will go ahead with a sale over half a million so the advice was good.

 

[Beach Hut]

Which probably part explains why railways are such a shambles in the UK.

Groovy Gang gets moving, we are all groovy together

 

[Beach Hut]

Why is this now in the other stuff ?

Pathetic as just a healthy debate

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

As someone who is, without being a labour luvvie, somewhat left-leaning and also a card-carrying trade-union member, i am inclined to the view that Bob crow is a bully and a thug who is stuck somewhere in the past.

 

[Beach Hut]

As someone who is, without being a labour luvvie, somewhat left-leaning and also a card-carrying trade-union member, i am inclined to the view that Bob crow is a bully and a thug who is stuck somewhere in the past.

how dare, you the Groovy Gang will be upset

 

[bha100]

What the f*** is that on the end of twiggy's nose?