Car firm bosses 'improve relations'
Bosses at a Northampton car firm which was accused of sending threatening letters to union members claim relations between the firm and the union are now better.
Earlier this month, car transporter drivers at the Grange Park firm Autologic were sent a two-page letter calling for union members to vote for de-recognition of the Unite union within the firm.
The letter, from the company's human resources director, Bernard Brown, urged staff to "think long and hard about the lack of jobs available outside if you decide against de-recognition" and warned people to "think long and hard about how you will continue caring and looking after your families and your dependents with no job".
The letter angered union leaders, who warned strike action could be taken.
But after the document was leaked to the press, the company has held new talks with union leaders.
A statement from the company said: "Autologic and Unite are pleased to report that Autologic chief executive officer, Avril Palmer-Baunack, and Len McCluskey, assistant general secretary of Unite, met to discuss recent press speculation in reference to union relations.
"Both parties are pleased to confirm that there is full agreement between Unite and Autologic to work together for the long term benefit of the company and all its employees.
"Together, Unite and Autologic are committed to ensuring that the business is well positioned to manage the very difficult economic conditions which have severely impacted the automotive sector.
"Additionally, Autologic would like to make it clear that it is not seeking union de-recognition.
"Autologic and Unite will remain in constructive dialogue and expect to conclude a new framework agreement for the future in due course," the statement added.
Autologic provides services to the majority of vehicle manufacturers and specialises in new vehicle preparation and distribution.
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