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GMB@LACD GMB Swim Teachers Consultative Ballot

Posted: 23rd September 2019

Dear Member

GMB Union have carried out a consultative ballot of our swim teacher members in relation to the proposed changes under the aquatics review for the Learn to Swim programme.

The results are that of those who received a ballot paper, 100% were returned and 100% have indicated that they would be willing to…

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GMB@LACD

Posted: 18th September 2019

GMB@LACD Swim Teachers consultative ballot

Dear All

We’ve been made aware that contracted swim teachers have been invited to meetings to discuss cuts to teaching hours.

Your unions advice is not to accept these detrimental changes and we will be consulting you over the next week to determine whether you are prepared to take any…

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GMB@TC Construction

Posted: 11th September 2019

Tayside Contracts – Construction

We’ve raised a collective grievance in behalf of the mechanics and street lighting ops against the decision to remove the standby vehicle.

We’re aware that at interview stage you were informed that a vehicle would be provided and believe this to be a change to your terms of employment.

We know…

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GMB@Homecare

Posted: 10th September 2019

Dear all We met with management on Friday regarding a few issues. We have made them aware of your concerns over proposed rotas and they agreed to meet with you. We have discussed how they need to communicate with you. One of the resolutions from the dispute was that they would reinstate team meetings. Please…

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GMB@DCC & LACD

Posted: 23rd August 2019

Stephen Massey and myself met with management yesterday (22nd August) in a further managing workforce change meeting along with the other Unions.

We are acutely aware that the council faces unprecedented cuts however as we’ve said before, these are political choices made by your local councillors and we do not accept that it has to…

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GMB@Making a Difference in Care

Posted: 23rd August 2019

Dear Care Member

We are always looking for our members in Care to help us make things better for you and we need your help to do that.

Have you considered being a workplace rep? Paid time off is granted for training and attending meetings. It is a great opportunity to develop new skills and…

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GMB@Homecare

Posted: 2nd August 2019

GMB have raised the issues relating to heat and asked whether a risk assessment has been carried out. DCC then completed one however we do not believe it to be sufficient and have raised to the head of HR.

The RA (Risk Assessment) states that you can refill water bottles with permission of service users.…

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GMB@DCC MWC

Posted: 2nd August 2019

Dear Member

We met with your employer yesterday (1st August) to discuss managing workforce change.

You’ll be aware the policy was rescinded and DCC are now seeking to reach agreement over some of these issues.  GMB will always consult you over any proposals and you will always be the ones who decide the outcome.

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GMB@LACD LEISURE AND SPORT UPDATE

Posted: 2nd August 2019

GMB Scotland has made it clear to the LACD Board that we cannot and will not support the downgrading of staff within the Leisure and Sport Service.

The Aquatic Review report was discussed and it was agreed that there needed to be further work/development before the proposals could be approved by the HR Committee.

GMB Representatives met…

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GMB@DCC Escort Proposals

Posted: 24th July 2019

Dear GMB DCC Member

RE: DCC Proposal to change escort service

For those of our members within Dundee City Council who may not be aware, DCC are proposing a number of changes which will affect our escort members.

GMB are currently awaiting another meeting with DCC to address these proposals, which GMB have and will…

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