June 18.
May I attempt to bring some balance to the debate on industrial
tribunals (June 17).
Tribunal judgments are made by a legally qualified chairman, supported
by representatives from the nominees of both the trade unions and
employers. I know that both the employers' organisations and trade
unions agree that they operate in a fair and balanced manner.
Tribunals are equally valuable to both the employer and the employee.
It is generally the case that employers will only proceed to a tribunal
hearing when they or their advisers (many of whom, like Scottish
Engineering, have considerable experience in these matters) believe that
the outcome is likely to be in their favour.
On the other hand there are many instances where the fact that there
is to be a tribunal can persuade an employer that there is a weakness in
his case and to settle the matter through conciliation. I believe
Scotland is well served by an industrial tribunal system that is
intrinsically fair and accessible.
Howard A. J. Jordan,
Chief Executive,
Scottish Engineering,
105 West George Street,
Glasgow.
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