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Derby City Council Update – 18 November 2015

WE WON’T PLAY GAMES WITH YOUR PAY OR YOUR JOB!

The true picture of the single status exercise in Derby City can be summed up in the following points:

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UNISON members will of course have a say but we can’t ballot people on an offer, which may pose legal risks to the union if we sign up to it.

  1. We believe the single status exercise may give rise to new equal pay claims in addition to existing and historical equal pay claims.
  2. UNISON believes the job evaluation process was flawed because job information was not accurate and in some cases not agreed with jobholders.
  3. It is not UNISON that has dragged its feet. The Council has spent 10 years implementing job evaluation. It has not used the scheme recommended by the National Joint Council.
  4. These are difficult and uncertain times.  We urge you to keep calm and do the right thing.

We are committed to getting the best deal for our members both in the Council and in schools.  We are there for you, so please get in touch if you have any questions.

 

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Demonstration Against Changes to T&Cs Wednesday 25 November 2015 @ 5pm

We Need You!!!

Demonstration 25 Nov 2015
Demonstration 25 Nov 2015

Wednesday 25 November 2015 – Assemble outside the Council House at 5pm. Bring banners etc.

If you have received an individual letter to sign up and agree to the changes , you may wish to RETURN it at the demo , just write “Thanks , but no Thanks,

2 Reps from each school will be able to go to  the public gallery for the council meeting at 6pm. Some of  the questions you have raised will be answered and  we will be making a statement about the petition with over 5000 signatures raised by our members in Derby City Council.

UNISON Derby City are organising a demonstration outside the Council House to oppose the changes to Terms & Conditions for school support staff. If these changes go ahead they will see some staff lose 25% of their salary over night.

 

 

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WARNING DO NOT SIGN, DO NOT AGREE

Derby City Council has informed UNISON that it is trying to seek individual agreement on the proposed changes to Terms & Conditions. UNISON is urging members to not sign or agree to these changes. You have nothing to gain by signing and accepting.

Why You Shouldn’t Sign:

  • This is a fishing exercise, you are being treated generically and not as individual employees.
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    This is designed to undermine the consultative process with the Trade Unions.

  • You’re only being given 2/3 of the information on the changes which affect you and being asked to make a decision.
  • The Appeal Process has not been agreed, and we consider it is completely unfair if you have already lodged an intent to appeal.
  • There is 10 years of Equal Pay litigation, DCC is proposing a scheme that is discriminatory and open to Equal Pay Claims. UNISON is legally investigating this with our Solicitors.
  • If you are due to have an increase in pay under Single Status, this is being delayed by your employer. UNISON maintain that whilst some staff have gained in pay, the majority are losing in hours and total income. This is not the best outcome you could have and with the reduction in Spinal Column Points, your overall ability to earn is significantly less. You will not get increase in pay any sooner by signing now.
  • By accepting these changes you will remove your right to any legal recourse.

UNISON locally is fighting these unfair and discriminatory proposals, you can do your bit by not agreeing and not signing up to them. If you are unsure, contact us for support.