Thurs 4 February 6-7 pm
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Please click on UNISON link to the advice here Vulnerable-members-advice-Jan-2021
These figures provided by the Government fly in the face of their propaganda that “schools are safe” as our branch is only too aware Nursery Schools and Early Years settings were not included in the latest lockdown plans.
The Government made a political decision at the time to ignore the science and force the settings to reopen fully.
Last week they continued their bullying approach to this sector by threatening to cuT their funding unless they all fully reopened.
Does the Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson even read his own Departments reports???
Clearly not looking at their own latest figures
“Reported coronavirus (COVID-19) notifications by registered early years and childcare settings. Updated 25 January 2021.”
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URGENT: Please read the document issued by the Department of Education yesterday evening.
You can read the full report by clicking on the link below.
Coronavirus-related support for submitting an Early Years Census 2021 return
This report is an attempt to:
Summary of the report as follows:
This report changes things seriously for Nursery Schools and Early Years setting because it states that unless they fully reopen they will not get the funding they have had for the previous terms.
As we all know thee above settings are opening for pupils of key workers and vulnerable children.
The Government in this report are saying that is not good enough and that they need to fully reopen.
Nursery Schools and Early Years settings need all of our help. Most parents and members of the public will not be aware of this latest attack.
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Dear Barnet UNISON members
Things are changing so quickly and the rate of infection extremely worrying as are the increasing number of deaths from COVID.
UNISON has already responded to the clear and present danger in the schools workplace which has seen many of our members send in section 44 letters to their employers.
You can read about these letters here on our website https://www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2021/01/03/important-update-for-barnet-unison-members-in-schools/
Barnet UNISON sincerely hopes you all had the best and most relaxing time possible over the Christmas break considering the circumstances. It has certainly not been made easy by the Government.
We have continued to be exposed to one last minute decision after another and with dubious positive effect on keeping infection rates low as they are all botched jobs. Anxieties have gone through the roof and we are all running around trying to pick up the pieces. Some pieces remain sadly permanently broken. We are offering this zoom meeting to all our members to get a sense of how each employer is handling the latest crisis and offering our advice.
Our nursery schools have shown that our front line members can bring about the change which is needed to keep communities safe.
It is worth noting how different this all could have been. Two weeks before the Christmas break the German Government could see the direction of travel of the infection rates. They decided to cut their losses and gave a full half week notice of a total lockdown to start one week before the Christmas break and which would continue for one week after the Christmas break. This was disappointing for its citizens but at least they then knew exactly what they were dealing with and could PLAN!
We want to be able to support all of our members regardless of which employer you work for.
We want to know if you are well and if you feel safe at work.
Dear member
No surprisingly anxieties are running high with respect to the opening of schools etc from Monday morning.
We have a Government insistent on exposing workers to high risk of COVID to save face.
Nonetheless workers are wondering what they should do for the best.
The one thing we can offer is a safe space for colleagues to discuss their options and decide for themselves what they want to do.
I appreciate not everyone will be able to join in this zoom meeting but at least if we offer this early on in the day it gives an opportunity to contact others if we want to or need to.
Happy New Year everyone and see whoever can make our zoom meeting Sunday 3 January 2021 at 11am,
Solidarity
Barnet UNISON is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: BEYA TU zoom meeting
Time: Jan 3, 2021 11:00 AM London
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Dear Members
Barnet UNISON has had too many cases of members contacting us about payroll issues.
It is really important that you get the correct pay for the work you have done.
One of the biggest issues is understanding the pay slips.
I am pleased to announce that Street Scene are introducing monthly sessions with Pay roll.
These sessions will be run by the Capita HR Payroll Team.
The first session will take place on 10 February in the Pacific Room between 12:00pm and 14:00pm by appointment only.
The sessions will be for individuals to speak directly to payroll via a private video call.
Appointments will be available in 15 minute slots.
How to book a session?
You can book a session in advance by:
Your supervisor will then make your booking on your behalf and let you know the time.
Now is the time to make sure you take up this opportunity to get answers to some of the questions you have about your pay and your pay slip.
If you want a UNISON rep with you please let us know what time your session is booked in order we can sit down with you in the meeting.
Telephone 0208 359 2088 or email contactus@barnetunison.org.uk
Solidarity
John Burgess
Branch Secretary
Barnet UNISON
