URGENT Message from Barnet UNISON to members
We are working with The Barnet Group on exemptions to strike action to ensure life and limb cover in YCB residential settings.
This means care and support provided to ensure no serious harm comes to those being cared for.
The settings which are covered:
- Residential care homes
- Supported Living
- Respite setting
- Extra Care
We have agreed with TBG to have a list of members on standby willing to cover these essential services in an emergency.
For example, It is possible someone who was due to work a shift rings in sick leaving residents exposed to not having food or being able to use the toilet.
If you are taking strike action and are willing to go on the standby list then please let us know. Please also indicate which times of the day you would be willing to cover in an emergency.
Contact us at
0208 359 2088
or Email
contactus@barnetunison.org.uk
“Dear colleagues,
You may be aware that UNISON has called for 24-hour strike action by its members on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
Management does not hold information about trade union membership. Managers may respectfully ask colleagues whether they intend to participate in strike action for the purposes of service planning and ensuring appropriate resourcing.
For any employee considering participation in strike action, please be aware of the following:
- Your manager may ask you if you intend to take strike action. You may confirm or respectfully decline to do so.
- If you take part in strike action, you will not be paid for that day.
- If you participate in strike action, you will need to ensure that this is recorded with your manager. We ask that this is done as soon as reasonably practicable after 27 October 2026.
The Barnet Group’s Leadership Team recognises and respects employees’ legal right to participate in lawful industrial action. Employees who choose to take part in lawful strike action will not be subjected to any detriment for doing so.
TBG Executive Management Team”