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GMB@DCC/LACD

Posted: 26th June 2019

Dear Member 

You’ll all now be aware that the council and LACD have rescinded the managing workforce change policy. 

We won!

You cannot be made compulsory redundant or have your pay protection reduced to one year or have your flexi retirement capped. These are things the council tried to impose and GMB members said “no…

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GMB@DCCBALLOT

Posted: 10th June 2019

Dear Member

 

You’ll all be aware that the formal ballot to protect terms and conditions closed this afternoon.

 

There appears to be a very strong appetite for industrial action among you;

 

93% voted in favour of taking strike action and 96% voted in favour of action short of strike action.

 

However,…

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GMB@LACD Ballot

Posted: 10th June 2019

Dear Member Please find below the results of the industrial action ballot. 55.9% Turnout 91% in favour of strike Action 98% in favour of action short of strike Well done all of you for being engaged and returning your ballot papers. We will be meeting with reps to discuss next steps and will be in…

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GMB@Homecare & Community Alarm

Posted: 7th June 2019

GMB Homecare & Community Alarm Members

We queried the SCRS jobs being advertised internally which could mean a reduction in homecare jobs.

DCC have now confirmed that these will be advertised externally which is good news as it means more jobs.

We’ve also been advised that sessional posts will be advertised for homecare to relieve…

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GMB@DCC/LACD

Posted: 6th June 2019

GMB in DCC & LACD

Vote YES YES today to protect jobs & services

Your jobs and services are under threat.

Today, 6th June is the last day to request a replacement ballot paper. Call the Dundee office on 01382 225491 today to request one if yours hasn’t arrived.

If you request or have received…

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GMB@DCC/LACD

Posted: 3rd June 2019

 

JOINT STATEMENT FROM YOUR TRADE UNIONS IN DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

We are aware that some misinformation is being sent to you regularly by your Chief Executive, David Martin, and we feel the need to respond to it with facts, and jointly to ensure all our members receive a consistent message from your Unions.

Whilst…

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GMB@DCC/LACD

Posted: 3rd June 2019

Vote today to protect your jobs and the services you deliver.  A vote is a vote to protect your terms and conditions and you’re running out of time. Don’t delay make sure you post it today with a YES YES, and come along to the joint demo tonight in the city square at 5 to…

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GMB@DCC/LC MEMBERS

Posted: 31st May 2019

Dear members

 

We’ve been phoning around to make sure you’ve all received your ballot papers. Make sure you’ve voted if you have or call the office on 01382 225491 if it’s not arrived.

 

If you do two things today, make sure you’ve posted your ballot paper back, and speak to your colleagues to make…

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GMB@MEMBERS

Posted: 29th May 2019

Vote YES YES

 

Dear Members

 

This Saturday, 1st June, we will be leafleting in the Strathmartine Ward, where the leader of the Council and the Lord Provost are elected.  We want to encourage the residents in that area to support your campaign to protect jobs and services in Dundee City Council and Leisure…

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GMB@DCC & LACD

Posted: 28th May 2019

Defending Dundee

Remember to vote today if you haven’t already, and Vote YES x 2 to protect your jobs and services.

We are hosting a meeting for all Dundee City Council and Leisure and Culture GMB Members.  This will take place tonight, Tuesday 28th May at the GMB Office, Unit 12 Camperdown Street from 6…

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