Your Choice Barnet (YCB) – ACAS – UNISON response
Your Choice Barnet – ACAS – UNISON response
UNISON had met with the employer in June of this year at ACAS in an attempt to reach an agreement and in fact we were able to pull the Industrial Action scheduled in June on the basis of a temporary agreement we reached with YCB to reinstate the pay of our members and to continue with thorough negotiations to explore alternatives to the imposition of a 9.5% cut in pay to the workforce. The outcome of those negotiations resulted in a revised offer which, not surprisingly, was not one our members felt they could accept (8.31% pay cut). However, what the negotiations did reveal was the extent to which Barnet Council’s charging policies and its practices undermines the ability of YCB to survive financially. YCB is wholly owned by the Council.
UNISON has requested a 3-way meeting with the Council and YCB as it is difficult to see how negotiations can progress positively without such a meeting. The Council has refused to be a part of this.
UNISON is prepared to meet with YCB at ACAS. In fact we had proposed meeting at ACAS Friday 12th September but we understand other parties were not available. We are now trying to identify another suitable dates.