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19th May 2010
Equal Pay Review – Preparing for Industrial Action
The Branch is making important prepartions ahead of any potential industrial action. Further information in the bulletins below.
Equal Pay Review - Special Bulletin No. 11 (2.5mb)
Equal Pay Review - Terms & Conditions Questionnaire (50kb)
28th April 2010
Equal Pay Review – LCC issues letters of dismissal to impose Equal Pay Review
On receipt of the 2nd letter from LCC, Unison is advising members to accept the Council's offer of reengagement on a new contract – and to continue to show their disappointment and anger with the actions of the Council by supporting and industrial response. Members should read the following bulletin very carefully.
Equal Pay Review - Special Bulletin No. 10 (83kb)
Equal Pay Review - Wording to use in a letter of protest (247kb)
12th April 2010
Equal Pay Review – Ballot for Industrial Action
UNISON is calling for a "YES" from members in support of industrial action. Follow the links below to find out more about the ballot for industrial action and to down load a ballot paper.
Equal Pay Review - Special Bulletin No. 9 (1.32mb)
Equal Pay Review - Consultation Ballot Paper (10kb)
3rd April 2010
Equal Pay Review – Unison meets with LCC HR
Senior Branch Officers and our Regional Organiser met with LCC's Director of HR and members of the Equal Pay Review Team on March 31st.
Equal Pay Review - Special Bulletin No. 8 (57kb)
24th March 2010
Equal Pay Review - D-Day
EPR letters sent out and how to make a claim for an Equal Pay claim.
Equal Pay Review - Appeals Process (38kb)
17th March 2010
Equal Pay Review – The Facts
Briefings for managers
are currently
underway across
LCC in preparation for
the release of information
about your new pay and
grade together with
the final terms and
conditions package.
Equal Pay Review - The Facts (460kb)
16th March 2010
Equal Pay Review – Terms and Conditions Consultation
The Officers presented their final position on the terms and conditions which have been discussed since December. As that was the case UNISON felt there was no option but to minimise the effect of the proposals on huge numbers of our members if we could and reluctantly put forward suggestions that are less than what we currently have but if accepted improve the employers proposals.
In the bulletin below are shown the latest proposals UNISON put forward to Officers of the Authority at the last consultation meeting which took place on Tuesday 2 March 2010.
Terms and Conditions Consultation - Special Bulletin No. 6 (1.32mb)
15th February 2010
Equal Pay Review – Terms and Conditions Update
As we enter the final phase of the formal consulation period on proposals to change Terms and Conditions read about UNISON's response below.
Terms and Conditions Update - Special Bulletin No. 5 (1.2mb)
A mail out to all members with this information will be sent this week.
Your feedback on the latest position can be given through the "Have Your say" pages of this site or by using the paper survey in the mailing.
We are also asking members to feedback to us on the effects of efficency savings by completing the on-line survey or by using the paper survey sent to you.
13th January 2010
Equal Pay Review – Talks Resume
Negotiations in relation to the Section 188 Notice, resumed after the Christmas break on 5th January.
Equal Pay Review Special Bulletin No.4 (1.3mb)
14th December 2009
Equal Pay Review – Terms and Conditions Consultations
As the consultation process continues, UNISON issues more information about the process and our involvement.
Equal Pay Review Special Bulletin No.3 (1.4mb)
7th December 2009
UNISON membership increases – latest figures show membership of UNISON has increased dramatically since September.
7th December 2009
EPR Talks Continue
Equal Pay Review Special Bulletin No.2 (1.32mb)
1st December 2009
UNISON calls for standard working week for all employees, improved flexi time scheme and others measures.
Equal Pay Review Special Bulletin No.1 (1.9mb)
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