Blue Star Ship Management Ltd v Williams

Subject Matter

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS — Unfair dismissal — Union membership agreement — Employee not member of union — Onus of proof on employers — Whether dismissal for lack of qualifications or some other substantial reason — Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974, Sch 1, para 6 (1) (b) (2) (a) (5) (as amended by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Amendment) Act 1976, s 3 (5))

[1978] ICR 770