Posted: 28
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…
Posted: 26
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You’ll all now be aware that the council and LACD have rescinded the managing workforce change policy.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…
Posted: 10
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,…
Posted: 10
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…
Posted: 7
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…
Posted: 6
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…
Posted: 3
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…
Posted: 3
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…
Posted: 31
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…
Posted: 29
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…