Observer To Be Sued

The Observer newspaper and the government are being taken to court over the failure to consult workers about the takeover by the Guardian.

The GPMU print union believes that it could be a test case for the European Community Acquired Rights Directive, which requires worker representatives to be consulted in some mergers. Under domestic law however, only workers in recognised unions need be consulted. The GPMU is not recognised by the Observer.

The GPMU believes the failure to introduce broader consultation procedure is unlawful.