The strike that was due to take place on Friday 18 December has been called off. Members affected have been informed of the reasons. UNISON will name new dates in January.
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Pay Deal Agreed at Sandwell College
UNISON members at Sandwell College have voted 94% to accept a pay offer of 3.1% from 1 August 2020 and a further 1% from 1 August 2021. The 2021 rate potentially increases to 1.25% should student numbers increase by 300. Sandwell College also re-iterated its commitment to observe minimum pay levels in line with the …
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STRIKE at SLT Friday 18 December
Sandwell Leisure Trust has issued dismissal and re-engagement letters to all staff, to remove them from national NJC terms and conditions. Despite being offered extra support from Sandwell Council the Board of SLT have rejected this and chosen to have industrial conflict. Both UNISON and GMB have given notice to SLT of taking strike action …
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COVID-19 Response Fund
COVID-19 Response Fund The COVID-19 response fund reopened on Monday 16 November, offering grants of up to £500 to help members whose household incomes have been affected in any of the following ways: You and/or your partner are currently furloughed You and/or your partner are currently receiving Statutory Sick Pay and are either shielding, self-isolating …
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Voting on Sandwell College Pay Offer
Following receipt of a FINAL pay offer, the Trade Union side agreed to recommend to members acceptance of the offer, which is: 1) Collective Agreement: this confirms that – Year 1 (1 August 2020): 3.1% consolidated increase on the pay scales. This will be backdated to 1 August 2020. Year 2 (1 August 2021): 1% consolidated increase on the …
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NJC Guidance for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable and Vulnerable Employees
13 November 2020 UPDATED – New joint guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable and clinically vulnerable employees during the lockdown in England This circular advises branches of new guidance covering clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) and clinically vulnerable (CV) employees during the lockdown in England. NJC_Circ_Coronavirus_and_new_national_restrictions_England_12Nov20 With the start of a new lockdown in England, the Government …
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2021 NJC Pay Claim Consultation
Thanks for those members who voted in our first digital survey from the Branch. The results are as follows:- Option A: 5% or a £10 an hour rate, whichever is the greater – 27% Option B: 8% or a £10 an hour rate, whichever is the greater – 28% Option C: 10% – 45% The …
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Remember to Vote for UNISON’s next General Secretary
Ballot papers are being sent out for the election of UNISON’s General Secretary, the top position in the union. Our Branch has nominated Roger McKenzie for UNISON General Secretary, Roger has plans to bring our union closer to members and Branches like ours. Roger’s campaign has set out how together we can build a strong, …
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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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