The National Chair, Steve Hartshorn, and National Secretary, Calum Macleod, of the PFEW would like to unreservedly apologise in respect of the statement posted on our website yesterday evening and shared with our membership.   

We recognise the tone of the statement issued yesterday in response to the Employment Tribunal's judgment was insensitive. This was in no way intended.

Regarding the judgment itself, it is a lengthy and detailed document and we continue to reflect on the Tribunal’s comments and findings that make difficult reading. 

We are dedicated to re-establishing a positive and constructive relationship with our members that they deserve and although we appreciate that this will take time, as an organisation, we are committed to achieving this.