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Coronavirus COVID-19 update from National Joint Council
Please see the attached updated communication from the NJC – which is the national body representing employers and trade unions. Sandwell General Branch is seeking discussions with employers to ensure both the staff and public remain as safe as possible during this epidemic. We will also be requesting that all employers exclude anyone suffering from …
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Failure to Agree over TLS Pilot in Blackheath lifted after change secured
The Joint Trade Unions submitted a Failure to Agree over Management’s plans to implement a pilot. See the attached letter. Failure to Agree 4 March 20 Just before the Coronavirus Crisis grew UNISON consulted members on their views. We relayed back members collective view to Management – with the mandate that union members in Rowley …
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Electricians Victory
Strike action by Electricians in Sandwell has been called off after Sandwell Council awarded them a better pay grade. UNISON members had been taking action short of strike action since 6 January, after voting 100% on a 94% turnout for both action short of strike action and strike action. The action short of strike action …
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Coronavirus Advice
Events around Coronavirus changes on a daily basis. If you are affected by Coronavirus then please click on the attached, which contains numerous links you may find helpful. In the first instance you should discuss with your line manager – as with any other situation where you cannot attend work. To remind you of the …
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Local Government Pay Offer Rejected
Initial local government pay offer rejected – talks continue The National Joint Council (NJC) Executive met today, for the employers to respond to the trade unions’ local government pay claim for 2020. Our claim was for a new minimum rate of £10 an hour, and 10% for everybody else. We also asked for improvements in …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/local-government-pay-offer-rejected/
Come to Your Union’s Annual Meeting Thursday 5 March
Come to Your Union’s AGM Thursday 5 March 5:45pm Buffet refreshments from 5:00pm At Christchurch CofE Primary school, Albert Street, Oldbury (behind the Court of Requests pub) Agenda includes: Guest Speaker – Roger McKenzie, national Assistant General Secretary Results of Officer elections Update on Electricians dispute Motions All attendees entered into a Free Prize draw …
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Electricians Vote 100% for Action
Electricians in Sandwell submitted a claim for a re-grade back in April 2018. It took management 18 months to exhaust their own internal procedure that should take no more than two months. After rejecting the claim, Electricians called for an industrial action ballot. Their claim, if successful, would simply put Electricians pay in Sandwell on …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/electricians-vote-100-for-action/
Sandwell’s Star in Our Schools
Congratulations to everyone nominated this year, but in particular to Ann Roth from Hall Green Primary for being Sandwell’s overall star in our schools. Ann has worked at Hall Green for over 40 years, helping three generations of some families attending the school. Her nominee stated, “She dedicates herself to her role and puts the …
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UNISON’s Survey at Sandwell Children’s Trust Highlights Concerns
Sandwell UNISON’s survey of members working at Sandwell Children’s Trust shows that morale has deteriorated over the last year. 83% of UNISON members responding to the survey said that they had not seen any positive changes since transferring from the Council to the Trust in April 2018. Tony Barnsley, Branch Secretary for Sandwell UNISON added, …
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Sandwell Councillors Refuse to Declare A Climate Emergency
On 11 November, Labour Councillors refused a joint trade union request for them to declare a climate emergency. Tony Barnsley, Branch Secretary for Sandwell General UNISON Branch stated, “It is really disappointing that Labour Councillors in Sandwell are failing to implement what is official Labour Party policy. By not declaring a climate emergency our fear …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwell-councillors-refuse-to-declare-a-climate-emergency/