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Translink Bans Army Wristbands
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| Culzie | Date: Friday, 2011-08-05, 9:54 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Belfast Telegraph
Bus and rail firm Translink bans pro-Army wristbands
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Translink has banned staff from wearing wristbands in support of soldiers serving in Afghanistan - even though they have not had any complaints from the public.
The transport company which runs NI Railways, Ulsterbus and Metro services said the move is designed to create a "neutral" working environment.
However, unionists have slammed the decision as political correctness gone mad.
TUV MLA Jim Allister who raised the issue during a recent meeting with Translink chiefs has vowed to contest the controversial ban. "This issue is particularly strong in Ballymena because there are so many young men and women who have served with the armed forces," he said. "I certainly do not intend to let this matter rest. It is preposterous."
Silicone wristbands in support of the military are sold for around £2 from Territorial Army centres, Royal British Legion branches and from the regimental headquarters.
A Translink spokeswoman said: "We seek to create a neutral working environment in which all our employees can feel at ease. In line with company policies and guidance from the Equality Commission, the only badges which may be worn at work are company ID, a customer service badge or a trade union badge as appropriate."
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| RSAUB | Date: Monday, 2011-08-08, 1:06 AM | Message # 2 |
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| Unfortunately this is what happens when you mix political correctness and a willingness to appease scum. Terrible situation all the same when British soldiers are fighting and dieing for this Country yet one of the biggest firms in this part of the U.K. is refusing to allow its employees to show their support for our servicemen and women.
What also gets me is, there has been no complaint made, so translink have made this decision completely off their own back.
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| Quote Culzie (  ) Belfast TelegraphBus and rail firm Translink bans pro-Army wristbands
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Translink has banned staff from wearing wristbands in support of soldiers serving in Afghanistan - even though they have not had any complaints from the public.
The transport company which runs NI Railways, Ulsterbus and Metro services said the move is designed to create a "neutral" working environment.
However, unionists have slammed the decision as political correctness gone mad.
TUV MLA Jim Allister who raised the issue during a recent meeting with Translink chiefs has vowed to contest the controversial ban. "This issue is particularly strong in Ballymena because there are so many young men and women who have served with the armed forces," he said. "I certainly do not intend to let this matter rest. It is preposterous."
Silicone wristbands in support of the military are sold for around £2 from Territorial Army centres, Royal British Legion branches and from the regimental headquarters.
A Translink spokeswoman said: "We seek to create a neutral working environment in which all our employees can feel at ease. In line with company policies and guidance from the Equality Commission, the only badges which may be worn at work are company ID, a customer service badge or a trade union badge as appropriate."
Ulster Protestants consider themselves to be a separate nation. This nation they call Ulster
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