Redundancy question

[the great roberto]

There's no easy answer to this one.
Usually an employer will force you into resigning ( and then going to an ET for constructive dismissal).

Even if you join a TU now ( and I would always recomend it) make sure you tell them that you have an ongoing issue at work. Some TU's are OK with this , some will refuse to deal with an "existing issue". Just ask before joining.

Also, ask what the TU's ratio of full time officails to members is. Normally in a workplace, you rely on the expertise of you reps or shop stewards. It sounds like you don't work in that sort of place ( otherwise you'd most likely already be a member).
In your case you will need teh help and advice of a full time official. Some unions don't actually have that many, and these tend to be teh ones with cheaper membership. Surprisingly, those with more expensive membership have more full time officials. And of course you tend to getr a better service/advice.

 

[mattbrown]

my union at work is useless, more interested in older employees pension problems, im not the only one, ill stick it maybe until the end, im in no rush for a job, cleared with my parents ot move back home anyway, so if i can take some redundancy all the better, otherwise i could just wash my hands of my workplace

The atmosphere at work at the mo, is really bad, there are some poeple on lower grade who have been told there is no work for them, but havent been given any clear advice about what will happen to them apart from look elsewhere within the government

 

[ringo]

I've been through TUPE in the past and all I can say it is a very effective mechanism for moving employees between companies...

Not much in for us the employees -I'm afraid.