Category: UNISON

The letters are an invitation to a meeting to explain dismissal and re-engagement arrangements and to give contractual notice of implementation to the new contracts in April and also to try and get people to sign up to the changes to terms and conditions.  You are not forced to attend if you do not wish to; it is up to you as an individual to decide.

Individuals who do not sign will receive individual dismissal letters prior to the implementation date and this will inform you about dismissal and re-engagement.

UNISON’s advice is not to sign if you want to protect your legal rights and if you do not agree with the changes to your  terms and conditions.  If individuals decide not to attend or do not sign, it will have no impact at all; there will be no changes to your length of service, annual leave, any probationary periods, your pensions, redundancy, your rights of appeal or your right to put in for VR.  As of the 31st march all those employees who have not signed will be dismissed and re-engaged on the new contracts with the changes to terms and conditions.

The employer is trying to get as many employees as possible to agree to the changes to terms and conditions and UNISON believe that the information being sent out is misleading and causing panic and distress.

UNISON will be issuing all our members with letters of duress to be handed in at the point of re-engagement.

Please ensure we have your most up to date details to ensure you receive the letter and please come back to us if you need further information.

Please share this information with other UNISON members.

We will be updating our website with a FAQ so look out for it.

FOR ANY UNISON WOMEN MEMBER WHO WOULD LIKE TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT

This friendly and supportive two day course has been developed by the WEA (Workers Educational Association) and UNISON East Midlands region.

The course will help you to:

·                Assess and understand issues around confidence and assertiveness

·                Recognise body language and unspoken communication

·                Say No

·                Deal with criticism constructively

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

·                Identify and use confident behaviour

·                Communicate assertively

·                Plan the changes required to behave in a confident and assertive manner

·                Identify development opportunities

 

Course Timetable:     9.30 am – 4.30 pm daily

Catering:                     Refreshments and buffet lunch provided

Please contact the branch for more information or for an application form.

We are holding our 2014 AGM at the Spot Conference Centre in Sacheveral Street, Derby DE1 2JR on Friday 7 February 2014.

The meeting will commence at 7.00 pm and a free buffet will be available from 8.00 pm.

Last year’s less formal meeting worked really well and partners are welcome after 8.00 pm to take part in the social event including a quiz and disco until late.

You will receive a complimentary drink voucher and a ticket for a free raffle draw (there will be a number of prizes up for grabs!) in the post.  So look out for the letter and remember to bring the drinks voucher and raffle ticket with you on the night.

Please note you must be present at the AGM in order to be eligible for a prize.

The meeting will also provide you with the opportunity to meet Branch Officers, Workplace Stewards and other UNISON Members and to put forward your views on the organisation of the Branch.

Speakers for the meeting are to be confirmed.  Full documentation including agenda will be available at the meeting.

Please try your best to attend. The AGM is the most important date in the Branch’s calendar.  The formal business aspect and the social aspect are both equally important. It’s YOUR union! Have YOUR say!