TSSA Union hit by further allegations of bullying and victimisation
TSSA accused of attempting to ‘silence dissent’ by suspending GMB representative
Senior leaders at TSSA Union have been accused of presiding over a culture of bullying, harassment, and trade union victimisation, including the recent suspension of a GMB Union representative.
Previous complaints against the representative in question were deemed to be without foundation and dismissed by an independent investigator.
GMB contends that those complaints and this current suspension represent an attempt to smear and silence their representative.
TSSA has faced ongoing scrutiny over its internal culture, culminating in the Kennedy Report, which found that bullying, discrimination, and harassment were pervasive at the union.
GMB is currently in dispute with TSSA over its failure to implement the report’s recommendations, as well as its failure to treat staff fairly, with dignity and respect.
An indicative ballot of GMB members working for TSSA saw a unanimous vote in favour of taking industrial action in support of the dispute if necessary.
Andrew Harden, GMB Regional Organiser, said:
“Staff morale at TSSA couldn’t be much lower - there is a deep distrust of leadership, and we have members reporting that they fear for their jobs.
“Suspending our rep is designed to intimidate and provides a clear sign that management would rather silence dissent than deal with our members’ concerns.
“We are calling for the suspension to be lifted, and for meaningful engagement to implement the recommendations of the Kennedy Report.
“If TSSA fail to do so, we will have no choice but to formally ballot for strike action.”
