Derek Simpson

“11 ballot papers had been spoilt in its latest vote on industrial action in February.”

“81% (7,482) of its members who had voted supported strike action.”

“"Arguments over the eight sacked workers,"”

“the union had done its utmost to tell its 12,000 members about the 11 ballot papers: "We posted it on the web, we put notices on our noticeboard and we distributed leaflets."”

“Unite's joint general secretary Derek Simpson added that the union had done its utmost to tell its 12,000 members about the 11 ballot papers”