Amicus chief calls time on ‘sweetheart deals’

Amicus
chief Derek Simpson has revealed plans to axe so-called ‘sweetheart deals’ with
employers that often include no-strike clauses.

Mr
Simpson announced he wants to re-examine a number of deals struck with
companies which are not in the interests of workers, according to a report by
online news service Ananova.

Staff
at a number of firms, including Nissan, could now be asked whether they want to
vote on agreements which include no-strike clauses.

Mr
Simpson said hundreds of union officials have contacted him since his election
victory in the summer calling for an end to the sweetheart deals with
employers.

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Sweetheart
deals are usually signed with a single union and often include a no-strike
clause and restrictions on collective bargaining areas.

By Ben Willmott