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GMB@Dundee Office Phone Lines

Posted: 2nd July 2019

Due to the thunder storm at the weekend GMB Dundee phone lines have a technical issue. BT have been notified and are working to resolve the issue.

If you call, please wait till after the message and the phone should then ring through to the office.  If you are unable to get through and can…

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GMB@NHS Tayside Band 2 HCA Members

Posted: 1st July 2019

As a result of our letter to the Chief Executive that we sent to you, NHS Tayside have asked for a meeting with us to try to take forward the HCA Band 2/3 issue.

As we’ve previously stated, it is completely unacceptable that NHS Tayside have deemed it appropriate to award this increase to one…

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GMB@ANGUSWASTE

Posted: 28th June 2019

Dear member, We received a copy of the letter that is being given to you regarding the new contract.     This letter talks about the trade unions being consulted but fails to tell you that neither GMB nor Unison agreed or otherwise to the proposals. It also fails to tell you that if you do…

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You’ll all now be aware that the council and LACD have rescinded the managing workforce change policy.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