Category: Campaigns

By now, you should have had your ballot paper, if you have not received this please contact the branch URGENTLY and we shall chase it up for you. The last date for sending out additional/duplicate ballot papers is Friday 27th May 2016.

We have now reached a very important pivotal point of this dispute and this may be our last chance to try and make sure that we win our fight and the only way we are going to win this is through strength by numbers.

The more people who are in UNISON, the better our chances are of winning.

We need YOU to ask your colleagues:-

• If they want a say in what happens to their Terms and Conditions
• If they are not prepared to lose thousands of pounds
• If they want to show their support and solidarity by taking action and encourage them to join UNISON Today online at www.joinunison.org

Once they have joined, ask the new member to contact the branch so that we can get their ballot paper generated and sent to them to VOTE YES!  Remember, closing date for  sending out new members ballot papers is :- Friday 27th May 2016

AND REMEMBER…

VOTE YES for all out Strike Action and

VOTE YES for action short of Strike!

A number of matters for your information , attention and some action as follows, please share with colleagues. This will be sent via email to all Derby city schools members today.

BALLOT

Most of you will be aware that ballots have been sent out for industrial action resulting from the ongoing situation in Derby surrounding the Equal Pay Review. Please complete and return your ballot as soon as possible and speak with all your UNISON colleagues , (not just TAs ) about the issues surrounding the ballot and encourage members to participate. This affects all our members, not just TA,’s

Some members have asked what support is being offered or measures taken to support those of you who have been affected by grading outcomes and the answer is that we firstly  need to exhaust the appeals process.  One of our requests to DCC is for an enhanced period of pay protection. We have started to see results of the appeals procedure in non schools and we have concerns over the way grades are being assimilated if you have been downgraded and then ‘ upgraded’. This forms part of our collective dispute and will continue to be a matter for us to seek redress over. Also the changes to terms and conditions relating to pay protection following restructures etc affects all support staff equally and we have not agreed to it.

Appeals against job evaluation outcome

It is hoped that the results of appeals will be shared from the end of this week, DCC have indicated that they will release results on a school by school basis as they arrive back. This may mean that you hear about the outcomes for other schools before you receive a letter for yourself. It is my understanding that Pay and Reward hope to have “the vast majority ” of outcomes released by the end of the month …watch this space

Appeals against dismissal

At the point of writing we are unaware of any appeals being upheld. However, we continue to oppose and register our protest against the imposition of the new contract. Appeals are ongoing in several schools this week and there are some council house appointments. UNISON commits to supporting our members in these meetings and ask that you inform the branch of date/ time/ venue and your intention to attend. We appreciate you letting us know if you do not wish to attend. Our resources are limited and this helps us to plan.

Outstanding questions