The Mick Lynch appreciation thread .

[an liathroid beag]

On the subject of unions i hear whispers that connolly hall could be sold for development,
most staff are working from home ,

Which Connolly Hall?

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

When I think of Irish trade unionists, I automatically think of this

 

[jimmym]

Which Connolly Hall?

Lapps quay,

 

[jimmym]

When I think of Irish trade unionists, I automatically think of this

I miss Vincent, The current affairs presenters these days just let politicians from across the board
waffle on,

 

[Browser Brody]

I’ve always heard that the Trade Unions were a part of the reason Fords closed their manufacturing plant in Cork.

Poor productivity and allegations that a lot of employees were “borrowing” parts, when Fords kicked up, the Trade Unions defended the workers (who arguably were in the wrong) , Ford then said “fuck it”

Thats the story i’ve been told anyways.

 

[Great-Bit-O-Stuff]

When I think of Irish trade unionists, I automatically think of this

He's a desperate speaker

 

[jimmym]

Mandate union got a lot of stick durin gthe Debenhams dispute , they were accused of abandoning the former
workers, reality is mandate knew they had no chance of winning and advised the staff accordingly,
But a few local politicians kept the pot boiling to further their agenda,
The picketers were handy for photo ops now and again,

 

[Rebel CNC]

On the subject of unions i hear whispers that connolly hall could be sold for development,
most staff are "working" from home ,

FYP Jimmy!!

 

[Rebel CNC]

Mandate union got a lot of stick durin gthe Debenhams dispute , they were accused of abandoning the former
workers, reality is mandate knew they had no chance of winning and advised the staff accordingly,
But a few local politicians kept the pot boiling to further their agenda,
The picketers were handy for photo ops now and again,

Local Radio journalist stirred the pot too - I'm sure he and his producers knew there was no merit in their action but with his erstwhile boss pulling in new listeners, a bit of fake news populism and faux outrage was called for.

To be fair to Unions here, they know the law and will squeeze the employers at every available opportunity, some may argue to excess at times. If they tell their members an action is not worth pursuing, they should be listened to.

Politicians and local radio hacks chasing votes and listeners, giving the workers false hope and encouragement ultimately leads down a disappointing cul de sac!!

 

[polladdy]

Local Radio journalist stirred the pot too - I'm sure he and his producers knew there was no merit in their action but with his erstwhile boss pulling in new listeners, a bit of fake news populism and faux outrage was called for.

To be fair to Unions here, they know the law and will squeeze the employers at every available opportunity, some may argue to excess at times. If they tell their members an action is not worth pursuing, they should be listened to.

Politicians and local radio hacks chasing votes and listeners, giving the workers false hope and encouragement ultimately leads down a disappointing cul de sac!!

Or maybe said same hack was working as a reporter and got to know the human side of these cases such as vita cortex and felt it was wrong. Could that actually be the case...perish the thought that somebody in the public eye hasnt an agenda...
Id say he covers autism to get higher listenership... nothing to do with his family and highlighting these issues....

Stupid comment IMO