After spending 6½ years in the army with four years as a prisoner of war I expected to come back to a different world regarding the treatment of the workforce in companies.

A friend of mine, with 40 years' service in a responsible position in an engineering company, has just been made redundant with one hour's notice and not even allowed to say goodbye to his friends.

Is this a fair and just way to treat people and still expect loyalty from employees?

NORMAN NORRIS

Clevedon Road, Norbiton

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