rash of high-level resignations at the Fairmont Hotels.

The statement said: "The BMA also calls on the Government to reintroduce the necessary legislation that will protect employees from the threat of blacklisting, which perceived or real, permeates our community.

"All workers deserve the right to organise as promised in our constitution and this right must be enforced through legislation.'' Earlier this week workers at the Southampton Princess said a few long term workers had left as part of a purge.