Jo Phoenix vs The OU Employment Tribunal 2nd October (whispers Ben Cooper)

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Employment Tribunal starts next Monday, not sure if it is available for remote viewing.

I have sent a request so we will see.

So onto MAD difficult bloody woman? FFS.

Fuck all.

Looking for batteries?

Poor Jo sobbing now, going to early lunch until 1.55pm

This is awful viewing. I swish i could give her a big hug.

Gosh, I hope she can get some fresh air and do something that lifts her a bit. She's broken by this. Poor love!

I sincerely hope that we don't have any more tribunals taking place at Watford.

Jo was being given a hug by someone as the session was ending, I'm very glad she has someone there.

It's like watching a shark attack. 😧

This is what I meant about it not being a good look for the 'Open' university.

I feel so disappointed in them - despite an association going right back to their beginnings.

I think Jo's partner has been there throughout and hopefully her presence makes it a bit easier for Jo. It's horrible to watch this but I feel I have to stay online In solidarity with Jo

I can't see there being a queue of women academics looking to work at the OU after this shit show.

I'm only reading this thread and I'm finding it harrowing. Jo.

Jo
You deserve so much better.

I was inspired to look at what you have been doing/writing (at Reading University?). It is very clear that you are not 'too weak to work' or in any way work-shy.

If another university can provide a suitable environment for your work so easily - why can't the OU?

TT 3rd commentary from this morning.

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1710255667049611395.html

Reading TT. JM is deliberately triggering Jo. It's such a low tactic.

I'm only following the commentary here and skimming the thread reader links (thank you!), but JFC this sounds utterly heartbreaking for Jo.

Back in.

No sound though 🙄

Watford is hardly the middle of nowhere. The court is right next to the high street and a big shopping centre - they could go out and buy a massive sack of batteries, chargers, even complete new microphones, in less time than it's taken them to faff with the failing ones.

the judge hit the mute button!

This all sounds like such as mess. Poor Jo. 🙁

JM being pedantic about a PTSD diagnosis.

I’m trying to keep up by checking on on this thread. My heart goes out to Jo. I hope she knows that’s we’re all here and are incredibly proud of her.

I am still in the effing waiting room despite being logged in since 13.50. Has the clerk taken the afternoon off!!