I fully support Unison member Robin McCormack's call for those involved in trade unionism to meet consistent ethical standards (Letters, October 25).

As a former TGWU employee, I can cite the case of an unfortunate young receptionist being instantly dismissed for using a franking machine to send a Christmas card, while a manager was allowed to openly embezzle union funds for several years with impunity.

-William Fraser, Summerheath Road, Hailsham