Thomas Cook staff are rallying together in their fight for compensation after their redundancy from the company following its collapse. If they are successful in their fight, they could receive thousands of pounds onto of their statutory redundancy pay.
Former Thomas Cook social media lead Claire Hoang who was based in Manchester, has set up a Facebook page to help staff who are not members of a union to offer help and support as they could be facing this battle alone if workers are not entitled to join at this point.
A spokesman for Unite told TravelMole: “Unite has not yet taken a decision on whether workers who were not part of the union will be entitled to join and receive its support in any subsequent legal claim. This matter is currently under discussion.”
Under the ‘protective award’ scheme, workers can claim for compensation of up to 90 days’ pay where an employer hasn’t followed the correct redundancy consultation process but is only available to staff in a workplace with at least 20 staff. Local businesses are offering free advice on mental wellbeing, job seeking, interview skills and technology skills.
Anyone who needs support, or who knows of someone who needs support, should fill out the Urgent Assistance Form. https://www.abtalifeline.org.uk/thomas-cook-employee-support
