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The CAC hearing on the question of determining the bargaining unit,

held on the 12th May, 2008 and attended by a Unite team headed by

National Officer, Peter Ellis heard the company’s case against union

recognition from a Queens Counsel, two solicitors, the company CEO and

the Mill Manager.



Hearing the evidence from the company and Unite, the CAC panel ruled

that the union’s claim was admissible and set about determining whether

the employees in the bargaining unit should be balloted to confirm

union recognition.



A written submission to the panel presented a case against a ballot of

the workforce based on Unite membership figures and a petition signed

by the workforce.



The CAC panel ruled on 14th July that there were no circumstances

identified in legislation which would lead them to believe that a

ballot was appropriate. Consequently, they awarded Unite union

recognition.



Peter Ellis, National Officer, said “We have been organising for

sometime in LPC in what can only be described as ‘very hostile

circumstances’. This fantastic result is a testament to all the hard

work done by our organising team and the resolve of our determined

membership. We look forward to putting the past behind us and engaging

the company in a constructive dialogue that will lead to a better

working environment for workers at the Kamns Mill.”



For more information contact Peter Ellis on 07774 663499