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The EFWU Podcast - Episode 6 - Donna Patterson – Fighting Back Against Unfair Dismissal
The EFWU Podcast
45 minutes
2 months ago
The EFWU Podcast - Episode 6 - Donna Patterson – Fighting Back Against Unfair Dismissal
In this episode, I’m joined by Donna Patterson, the former Morrisons buyer who bravely took her employer to tribunal after being unfairly dismissed. Donna shares her personal journey of standing up to one of the UK’s biggest supermarket chains, the emotional and professional challenges she faced, and how she found the strength to keep going when the odds were stacked against her.
We discuss:
•Donna’s story of taking on a corporate giant in an employment tribunal
•The importance of workers knowing their rights
•How unions and collective support make a difference
•Practical advice for anyone facing workplace injustice
•What needs to change in the way companies treat employees
Donna’s courage highlights why fighting back matters — not just for yourself, but for everyone in the workplace.
🎧 Tune in now to hear Donna’s inspiring story and learn how you, too, can stand up for your rights at work.