Four trades union members, including the plaintiff formed a breakaway association, being discontented with a wage settlement agreed by the union. A union representative informed the employer that his members would not work alongside them. The employer dismissed the plaintiff, who sued the union alleging conspiracy and intimidation.
Judges:
Widgery J
Citations:
[1967] 2 All ER 386
Cited by:
Appeal from – Morgan v Fry CA 1968
The threat was made by union officials of calling a strike by giving notice.
Held: The act of going on strike constitutes a fundamental breach by an employee of his contract of employment, the act of going on strike amounting to a unilateral . .
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Employment, Torts – Other
Updated: 04 May 2022; Ref: scu.447651