Prospects good for union growth

The head of one of Britain’s largest trade unions says the organisation has grown rapidly over the past few years.

Mike Clancy, Prospect’s general Secretary, was on the Island this week as the union opened new offices in Victoria Street in Douglas.

Mr Clancy says the union has gone from strength to strength, and the new premises reflect its recent success.

He says there are a number of reasons people seem more interested in joining trade unions, given the economic climate over the past few years: