Unite: We have an H&S army
Unite GS says reps could 'play a key role' in Covid-19 fight?
Reading time: 3 min
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey appeared on the BBC’s Radio 4 Today programme on later on BBC 2’s Victoria Derbyshire show, giving Unite’s reactions to the prime minister’s confusing Covid Alert Plans.
?
He believes proper health and safety in returning to work was paramount – and told Victoria Derbyshire, “We have an army, tens of thousands of experienced health and safety representatives who can play a key role.”
?
?
McCluskey’s comments were received warmly by Unite members. Here’s a few from Twitter:?
?
“A structured response today Len on your appearance on BBC news, if only our PM could have had such a structured response to lockdown”
?
“I agree with Len about the new guidelines. We should have made them an INSTRUCTION and not just a suggestion. That might stop the Mike Ashley’s and his mates from the work the way I want or get sacked syndrome.”
?
“One message for blue collar workers such as those in construction and manufacturing. Another for white collar workers. The government is negligent.”
?
“[My workplace] is going to need them [h&s reps]. Can’t see how they can operate production lines when there are so many people working at the same time…”
?
“I 100 per cent agree with Len McCluskey.”
?
“I mean Imagine union leaders and first ministers plus opposition leaders all were included in the govt’s plan to ease lockdown safely and move forward with consensus . Then we would look like a country who is responsible and mature and in charge . Unfortunately ……..
By UNITElive team
