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GMB@Homecare

Posted: 18th October 2019

Dear member, There is a meeting this coming Wed at 10.30 to discuss the issues with rota’s. We will send out a further update thereafter. We would ask that you continue to raise concerns through reps and the Dundee number 01382225491 or the email address: dundee@gmb.org.uk. This ensure that we are not missing any concerns you raise.

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GMB@HOMECARE

Posted: 16th October 2019

Dear member, We have had a few inquires regarding the notice period for changing your shift. 3 weeks notice will have to be given and we have clarified this with DCC. If your shift is changed outwith this notice period, then please contact your GMB rep or the office.

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GMB@LACD

Posted: 14th October 2019

To all swim teachers only

We have been made aware that swim teachers are being asked to agree to a rota that has not been submitted to your trade union for approval.  As a trade union member you have the right to enter into collective bargaining for all contract of employment related issues including that…

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GMB@HOMECARE Rotas

Posted: 11th October 2019

GMB Homecare Rota Consultation

ROTA A

Proposed Single Shift (30/24/18)

Week Social Care Worker Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Hours worked per week Contracted Hours 1 1 flexi/l e e l l 30 2 2 flexi/e flexi/e flexi/e e e 30 3 3 e e e l l 30 4 4 l l…

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GMB@Save Dundee Swimming

Posted: 11th October 2019

GMB Scotland Press Release 

For immediate distribution: Thursday 10 October 2019

GMB Scotland Calls for Political Intervention to Save Dundee Swimming

GMB Scotland has written an open letter to all politicians representing Dundee regarding the imposed reduction in operational hours at various community pools in the city and to engage local politicians in the wider…

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GMB@Dundee SOS

Posted: 10th October 2019

GMB Dundee SOS – Save our Swimming Lessons.

Leisure and Culture Dundee currently offer swimming lessons for children and adults on a seven day basis.  This is to be reduced to a four day program at the end of October 2019.

This is a stealth cut to public services across the City of Dundee. Learning to swim…

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GMB@LACD

Posted: 10th October 2019

GMB Scotland Organiser Helen Meldrum has written to local MSPs and MPS with the following about DCC Leisure and Culture Dundee – Swimming lesson Cuts

“Dear

Leisure and Culture Dundee – Swimming Lesson Cuts

You will no doubt be aware of the cuts proposals by LACD to the provision of swimming lessons across the…

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GMB@Angus

Posted: 9th October 2019

Dear Member Angus Council has decided to return to the consultation over Terms and Conditions.  This now includes Angus Alive for the pay related proposals. We wrote out to you at the end of last year and received feedback from our members which was fed back to the employer.  The overwhelming response was that you rejected…

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GMB@NHS Tayside

Posted: 3rd October 2019

Dear Member We met with management and other unions yesterday (Wednesday 2nd October) to agree a way forward for Band 2 Healthcare Workers in NHS Tayside who believe that they fit the criteria of Band 3. Your line manager will approach you to ask whether you believe that you fit the criteria, and ask if…

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GMB@Homecare

Posted: 30th September 2019

For those of you NOT on split shifts we need your feedback.

The joint trade unions met the employer on Friday afternoon to discuss the proposed rotas. There are now two rotas on the table and members are being asked to choose which one you prefer. The rota with the most votes will be implemented…

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