Welcome to this podcast where we will be looking at the implications of P & O’s decision to sack 800 staff members without consultation, the affect this will have on staff members & their families as well as the wider implications for employment relations in the UK.

We are delighted to welcome John Lansdown, a P & O staff member for 15 years who has worked as a sous chef on the Pride of Canterbury and has refused his redundancy terms of £30,000  as well as signing a non-disclosure agreement.

Throughout the episode we look at:

• Why businesses are allowed to operate and make tough decisions

Send your questions to [email protected] and we will answer these during the podcast.