Posted: 20
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: 19
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: 19
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: 19
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: 19
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: 18
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: 17
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…
Posted: 16
Dear Member We have been in contact with Dundee City Council and asked several questions on your behalf. Unfortunately, there has not been enough guidance, support or additional resources provided to you by your employer, and we now understand that some of you may have been put at risk by being sent to households where…
Posted: 13
Dear member We have written to Dundee City Council to ask what guidelines and training are being given to parking staff who come in to contact with members of the public who are told to self isolate or are diagnosed with the Coronavirus. From our observations, it seems very little has been done other than to…
Posted: 13
Dear Member Tayside Contracts have consistently promised that no one would suffer any detriment as a result of moving to the Central Production Unit. Meetings started yesterday, where GMB were not invited to every meeting and some of you were upset with the news that was delivered. We have now met with TC management and…