Unite GMB Joint Statement
Compromise/COT3: Members who have signed an equal pay agreement and had been told there would be no compensation until the new provisions, will be pleased to know that the Labour run council have conceded that this will now be paid.
The Council have also agreed that any compensation payment will be paid as a lump sum, in November 2010.
As a result of our discussions it has also been agreed that there will be full consultation and negotiations on all other newly proposed changes these will only be implemented after agreement.
For those members who are former employee’s both Unions (Unite and GMB) and the Council are seeking further legal advice and those members affected will be contacted separately.
On this basis the two Unions (Unite and GMB) see no reason why we should support the Unison protest rally which we were not consulted about.
We will seek to continue to represent our members’ interests through consultation and negotiation and will report further as matters develop.
If members have further concerns over the Council’s position please contact your local Unite or GMB representative and if you know anyone who is not a member of a union please encourage them to join.
Officers: Mark Young, Regional Co-ordinator, Unite
Chris Needham, Organiser, GMB
Contact Local Reps: Carol Star, Unite - 07940 713760
Gary Chambers, GMB - 0115 915 2146
GMB Office - 0115 960 7171
Unite Office - 01332 548400