Brendan Ogle takes case to WRC against Unite trade union

According to documents lodged with the Workplace Relations Commission, Mr Ogle was out of work with illness for a year and since his return, his 'duties, tasks and responsibilities' have been removed from him. File picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins 

Leading trade unionist Brendan Ogle has lodged a complaint against his employer, Unite, claiming he has been victimised and penalised for making a protected disclosure. 

Mr Ogle, who is the union’s senior officer in this country, is claiming he was victimised and discriminated against because of a disability and that he was harassed by his employer.