Month: April 2025
The Barnet Group Pay Claim
Last Friday Barnet UNISON submitted its annual pay claim to The Barnet Group for all workers on the TBGflex contract and those on the legacy YCB contracts. In essence, we’re asking for the same uplift in pay which is being asked by UNISON nationally for Council staff (£3,000 on all pay points). The exception to this would be those on the London Living Wage as they would be receiving their uplift in pay in April this year.
In addition we’re asking for NJC terms and conditions for weekend working, bank holidays, night shift working and overtime. For full details please see here our claim in full.
Can The Barnet Group afford this?
Barnet UNISON has proposed savings which could be made by a review of the arrangements between The Barnet Group and the Council. These have been rejected. The real question is whether our members can afford one pay cut after another. With retail such as Lidl now paying higher wages (£14/hr LIDL ANNOUNCES PAY INCREASE FOR 28,000 HOURLY-PAID COLLEAGUES NATIONWIDE – Lidl Great Britain) than careworkers receive and housing workers working for other local authorities being paid considerably higher wages and with better terms and conditions, workers are already making clear choices about not wanting to work for The Barnet Group.
Message of solidarity to Tower Hamlets strikers on St Lukes school picket line
On behalf of our branch Barnet UNISON sends our unwavering solidarity and support to you and your NEU colleagues as you take strike action on the 1st and 3rd of April.
We stand with you in your fight against the proposed cuts to Teaching Assistant roles, a move that will undoubtedly have a devastating impact on the quality of education and the workload of all staff.
Your determination to defend education and demand reasonable workloads is an inspiration to us all. We recognise the vital role Teaching Assistants play in supporting students and teachers, and we condemn any attempt to diminish their contribution.
We understand the pressures you face and commend your courage in taking this stand. We will be sharing your message of resistance throughout our branch and encouraging our members to send messages of support.
We wish you a strong and successful strike. We are with you in this fight for fair working conditions and the future of education.
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