October 2020 archive

Extended suspension to Dismiss and Re-Engage SLT staff sees 5th November Strike Action Pulled

UNISON welcomes the fact that discussions between Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) and Sandwell Council to end the dispute continue. SLT proposed to extend their notice to dismiss and re-engage all staff, moving them from the national NJC negotiating body for pay, terms and conditions while these talks continue. To show goodwill both UNISON and GMB …

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Send this Letter on Exit Payments to Government

UNISON nationally continues to lobby the Government over the impending imposition of the exit payment cap which could affect many members in the future. In addition UNISON has drafted the attached letter for members to individually send to the relevant Government Department. Please download and send so it reached them before 9 November 2020. Template_Letter_-_exit_payment_members_response …

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UNISON Members at SLT vote for Action

UNISON members working for Sandwell Leisure Trust have voted for industrial action against the Trust’s plans to dismiss and re-engage all staff to remove them from national pay, terms and conditions (referred to as the NJC). On a 71.8% turnout, UNISON members voted 68.6% in favour of taking industrial action. Colleagues in the GMB voted …

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