Union faces backlash after questioning Army intervention

Colin Edgar: They shot themselves in the foot with this one.

Freddie Monahan: A union person who is completely out of touch with public opinion. With one stupid statement, she has destroyed the very positive image that her members currently enjoy.

Joy Hamilton: Perhaps I have understood Unison’s statement differently to the majority: it seemed to me that they are simply saying that they should, at the very least, have been consulted.

Thomas Ronald Phillips: Who does she think she is? Government by consultation? In a pandemic? Get a grip.

Jean Forsyth: Just phoned about cancelling my union fees. Have to send an email, so everyone get sending.

Mark Neale: How can Unison now claim to be non-political?

Roberta Seenan: I’m in Australia and defence forces were used here during hotel quarantine. Useful logistics and emergency management experience.

Martin Sherman: It’s one hell of a kick in the teeth to the health workers laying their lives on the line to save us all, no matter what our background, religion, or nationality.

Lynda Clegg: “Misunderstanding”? More like damage control. Shocking and saddening.

Sammy Heenan: The role of any union is to represent and robustly defend the interests of members. On this occasion, they have exceeded their remit and embarrassed themselves with this.