THE GREAT M.S.C | Socialist Action 1983

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they didn't.

I felt really frustrated over Christmas and new year. Then I got a letter askin me to phone, which I did But the conversation got heated wnen my SHOC visor began accusing me of sent tea few days later, friend on the scheme that had been sacked and months money witheld. was told I'd been sacked for not phoning in.

That's what I call a hatchet job. There was a clearly-stated procedure to The followed before disciplinary action could be taken, including proper warnings and the facility for me to put my side with witness present. DCS threw the procedure out the window.

They simply axed my place on the scheme, and my money. DCS pay £25 a week, monthly. I've discovered this is illeg according to documents, It means we work a month in hand, so they ting the money I should have been paid before was sacked - about £100 Birmingham Resource are hoping to defend me in a test case. But I'm in ar awkward position as haven't been officially informed of my sacking The only contact I've had with DCS is through a friend, still on the scheme.

Even if I lose, it's important to publicise my ex perience and warn people about YTS. Being on YTS bad enough cowboys like DCS making things harder.

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