UNISON nationally are preparing to ballot members in Scotland over the 2.5% per annum three-year pay offer from the Council employers' side. Further details are available at the above linked page.
Further to the statement issued on 2nd June I will undertake to clarify matters.
The Branch Treasurer has confirmed that all strike pay has been deposited within the branch account. This has only recently been undertaken by UNISON at a National Level.
We require to obtain sufficient cheque books to pay individuals their entitlement. The turn around for cheque books to be received is approximately seven days. This matter is in hand.
As previously stated the issuing of the cheques will involve considerable time and resources. We are now looking at employing temporary staff to undertake this task.
It is envisaged that members will receive their individual cheque by the end of June. This is in the Branch Treasurer's view a realistic timescale given all the work involved. We recognise that some members will not be happy about this.
As previously explained we have communicated, as a Branch, the dissatisfaction of our members in the process, which has been lengthy, to both Regional and National Level. We as Branch Officers are equally dissatisfied, as we are spending considerable time and resources trying to deal with the matter.
In giving this statement we recognise that members quite rightly require the strike pay to be paid as soon as possible, but would also wish that you, as members, recognise that we have done and are doing the best that we can, given the resources that are available to us.
ONCE AGAIN I WOULD REITERATE THAT OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
Donald Brown
Chairperson
6 June 2008
This report (PDF file, link above), is an update from the Branch Chair on recent developments regarding Job Evaluation.
An email information bulletin service has been set up for members of the Argyll and Bute Branch. To subscribe, email membersinfo-request@list.unisonabc.org.uk with the command subscribe as the subject of the email. In case of difficulty, please email communications@unisonabc.org.uk for assistance.
Please visit the link above to petition 10 Downing Street for stronger measures to bring about equal pay.
Members of the Argyll and Bute Branch of UNISON are encouraged to subscribe to our email information bulletin. To subscribe, email membersinfo-request@list.unisonabc.org.uk with the command subscribe as the subject of the email. In case of difficulty, please email communications@unisonabc.org.uk for assistance.
If you can answer yes to any of the above how about becoming a Workplace Steward and Safety Rep. The Branch is always looking for new and enthusiastic members to take up the role of Steward in their workplace. We now have members in every workplace and every department across Argyll and Bute and they need you. The Branch will give all advice and training.
The Branch relies on as many Members as possible agreeing to help out in a variety of roles. There have been very few nominations for Stewards this year, so please consider taking on the key role of Steward in your workplace.
If you think you would like to give it a go please download and complete a nomination form. Your local Branch Officer will be happy to explain more about the role of Steward and how to get started.
Existing Stewards must submit a nomination form every year.
If you are not already a member of UNISON, and would like to be, or know someone else who would like to be a member you can download an application form in Word format or in Adobe Acrobat format, which you can print off, fill in and return to:
Marion Power
UNISON Branch Secretary
Community Resource Team
Soroba Road
Oban PA34 4HY
Because this form authorises payment of your UNISON subscriptions it can only be returned in hard copy, an electronic (emailed) return is not acceptable.
If you are already a member of UNISON, but your details have changed e.g.: new post, new address, change of name, etc. or have left council employment altogether, please notify the branch secretary by either post or email .
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