Category: Austerity
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Barnet UNISON Nursery Nurse reps feedback on their successful claim
“Barnet Nursery Nurses won their appeal! This would not have happened without the support and dedication of John Burgess and Unison. Thank you from us all.”
Beverley (UNISON Nursery Nurse rep).
“Barnet unison remained resolute in their commitment throughout this appeal. Showing the importance of working together to ensure ever member has a voice, this was paramount to secure this momenta’s positive conclusion for Barnet Nursery Nurses.”
Elaine Thompson Unison Nursery Nurse Rep.
“Unison has provided steadfast support to the nursery nurses since as far back as 2009. John Burgess in particular advised and guided the three nursery teams that went through the federation process, resulting in a much better staffing structure than had originally been offered.
Throughout every occurrence Unison has kept their members informed and updated so much so that when Unified pay come over the horizon we all had every confidence that our best interests were at the heart of any negotiations they were involved in. The confidence and determination/ tenacity shown by the Unison team was infectious and made us all the more determined to at least have our say.
Knowing John Burgess had championed others and been successful gave us hope and spurred us on to do our homework, galvanise as workers and put our case to the powers that be. Happily we were successful and I’m sure that with Unison on your side any workers have a fighting chance. Good luck comrades!”
Ruth Kevin (UNISON rep)
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GOOD NEWS: Nursery Nurse Grading Appeal success
Barnet UNISON is proud to announce that the Nursery Nurse Group Appeal whoch htook place on Thursday 18 May , 2017 under Unified Pay was a success.
The following message has been sent out to schools today 22 May 2017.
“Dear All,
Thank you for attending the Stage 2 Appeal held on 18th May 2017 for the roles of:
JE0444 – School – Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse)
JE0581-Early Years Educator – Level 3
We can confirm that both appeals were successful and that the new grade for both posts will be Grade G.
We shall send revised contracts to all affected employees within 10 working days.
Kind Regards,
Unified Reward Team”
I want to first thank the work of Elaine and Beverley our long standing Nursery Nurse reps who were fantastic at the appeal hearing.
I also want to thank all of the Nursery Nurse members for helping provide the much need evidence to help win the Appeal.
The lesson is clear, we need active reps and members in all of our schools.
Now work begins on other Group Appeals.
Solidarity
John Burgess
Branch Secretary
Barnet UNISON
GOOD NEWS: Update on proposed sacking of “Barnet Two”
Defend the “Barnet Two” update
Today I can confirm that the proposal to sack our only two welfare rights advisors has been suspended.
I will be going in to talks with our members next week.
I want to thank all the council workers who have sent messages of support including solidarity messages from the community and of course BAFTA winner Ken Loach and Ian Hodson President National President Bakers and Allied Food Workers Union BFAWU.
The lesson must be if you don’t challenge decisions then you will never know if you could have made a difference.
I am proud of the “Barnet Two” who despite the incredible stress and pressure they are under have managed to stay positive and focussed. I can see why both of them are excellent Welfare Advisors and why they are a credit to the Council.
Updates will follow.
John Burgess
UNISON rep.
Background links here.
“I am bloody angry”– The Cruellest Cut to Welfare Rights advisors
URGENT UPDATE “SIMPLY UNBELIEVABLE” Update Welfare Rights
https://www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2017/05/04/simply-unbelievable-update-welfare-rights/
