Posted: 23rd March 2020
Dear member,
Apologies again for the late message
Any Tayside Contracts staff that are due to attend workplaces tomorrow are NOT required in. With the following exception –
Any Roadworkers on standby should respond to any call outs and attend for their pre-arranged grit and then return home. This has been classed…
Posted: 23rd March 2020
Dear member,
We are experiencing technical difficulties with the answering machine.
Until this can be resolved please contact us on 07946661375 and you will get a call back.
These are uncertain times for us all, but we are here for you and we are working tirelessly.
We are here as we always are.
Posted: 22nd March 2020
Dear Member Firstly please accept our apologies for this late message, but we think its imperative we do this, even at this late hour. For the attention of members who are NOT identified as key workers. We now understand that all schools are closed until risk assessments can be put in place. As your Union, we…
Posted: 20th March 2020
Dear member, You should all now have been contacted by your employer to advise that if you fall into one of the at risk groups that you are to socially distance yourself and that you time off will be paid. This was as a result of the pressure that we have been putting on employers…
Posted: 19th March 2020
After raising the issue with City Development management, Ali Brankin secured gloves and hand sanitisers for you. This PPE would not be available today if it weren’t for Ali, so many thanks for dealing with this on behalf of the GMB. Please continue to raise any issues you have with Ali in the first instance,…
Posted: 19th March 2020
Dear Member The biggest concern from all of you is what will happen next week when the schools close. We know that many of you will not have alternative child care options, and we are urgently seeking clarity around what will happen. We will inform you as soon as we know. The government advice has…
Posted: 19th March 2020
Dear member, We have had it confirmed that the review of terms and conditions will be suspended at the very least until later in the year. We made the point that any changes would be very unwelcome and could possibly dent morale at a time when they will heavily rely on your good will. We…
Posted: 19th March 2020
LACD Members Helen Meldrum met this morning with Leisure and Culture management and asked what will happen with those of you on casual contracts and what will happen with your pay. They advised that Dundee City Council have not yet made a decision but that they will let us know as soon as they do.…
Posted: 18th March 2020
Dear member, Please see the below link. If you have not already done so, please let your manager know if you are in one of these groups and follow the guidance, this is to self isolate. If there are issues please email or call the office. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults Please be…
Posted: 17th March 2020
Dear Member Please be assured that we are asking questions of your employer as much as possible. We understand that their guidance is constantly changing, but we are clear that both the health and safety of their employees and your well being is the priority. Employers have advised us that they are finding it difficult…