King George Hospital porter lost job 'over £4 breakfast'

Reinstated: Aldren Tomlinson will return to work on Monday after he was sacked earlier this month
GMB Union
Jamie Bullen17 February 2017

An east London hospital porter who was fired after he allegedly stole a £4 breakfast has got his job back following an outpouring of support.

Aldren Tomlinson was dismissed by catering company Sodexo earlier this month after he was accused of taking a fried egg on toast and a cup of tea from the King George Hospital canteen without paying.

The decision sparked uproar among colleagues who threatened strike action unless Mr Tomlinson was immediately reinstated.

And Sodexo confirmed Mr Tomlinson, who had worked at the hospital for 15 years prior to his dismissal, will resume his duties next week after an appeal was lodged.

A spokesman said: "We received an appeal, reviewed the situation and offered the employee reinstatement, which he has accepted. We look forward to seeing him back at work on Monday."

Mr Tomlinson thanked the GMB union, friends and colleagues after his reinstatement.

He said: “I am delighted at cleaning my name and getting my job back.”

Michael Dooley, from the GMB, said: “GMB welcome the common sense decision to reinstate Aldren to his job as hospital porter.”

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