It sometimes seems as though staff and management are subject to entirely different company disciplinary procedures. Why? Consider what would happen if you were accused of kicking another member of staff or of racially abusing someone in full view of a customer. Yes, you guessed it; you would be stood down pending investigation. But not if you are a manager, apparently! An Arnos Grove DMT was recently alleged to have assaulted one of our driver members by kicking him, but incredibly remains at work. At the same time, a senior manager on the Finsbury Park Group is currently under the spotlight after a customer made a written complaint alleging that the manager had racially abused a member of staff. Has the company followed its own disciplinary/harassment policy and suspended the manager? Have a guess.

The case at Arnos Grove will be brought up by local reps at the forthcoming Level 1 meeting where a full investigation will be argued for and an explanation of why the company policy has seemingly been flouted.

The case at Finsbury Park, however, is merely the latest example of a culture of institutional racism which exists on the group and which will be pursued by the union as a part of this broader problem. Monthly News cannot say any more about this case at present, as it is in the hands of the union’s legal department and the police. However, we will bring you more details as and when it is appropriate to do so.

Article from the Feb 2010 edition of Finsbury Park Monthly News