Stealing from Subway

No, I did not subscribe to the 'bloggers against Subway' over at Aucklander at Large. The student and union rent a mob made enough noise for the world to take notice.

It appears that the management contacted police for guidance in the matter almost two months ago, using Subway's unequivocal policy re theft. Subsequently the Police decided to prosecute as was noted here (read comments) at InfoNews. Today the charges have been dropped in court, but possible unfair dismissal remains an issue.

As noted in a previous post, I still feel, as most appear to, that Subway could have handled it much better. Now it will go the full distance, continuing to buy extremely negative publicity, especially as the union is involved, actively telling lies on television last night.

I did see a similar Walmart case for a similar type charge over $7 with very good results as can be seen in this great picture. Very effective punishment!

I still think theft is theft and Subway was right to initiate proceedings especially since the Police obviously thought it warranted action. I am sure all employees are made very aware of the policy re theft upon employment. Unfair procedures to dismissal maybe another issue.