NATIONAL EXPRESS EAST ANGLIA AND TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES

Early day motion 2353, tabled 27 October 2008 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House is appalled at the treatment of Charlie Cicirello by National Express East Anglia; notes Charlie is a key senior representative and activist for the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union; is dismayed that the company has dismissed Charlie and three other colleagues for alleged breach of procedures despite substantial evidence to the contrary; further notes that the RMT has taken such a serious view of these dismissals that it is conducting a ballot for industrial action in defence of Charlie and his three colleagues; pledges full support for the union in defence of its members; and urges the company to reconsider these cases as a matter of utmost urgency.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2.