Glasgow - Unison Statement



Here's a statement which has just been released by the Glasgow Unison branch on the ongoing settlement talks with the City Council.

 Onward and upwards as they say - and if I receive anything from the GMB, I'll post their comments on the blog site as well!

  

Equal Pay Talks Update, 23 May 2018

The meetings with the council this week were a bit more positive.

The meetings discussed in a more substantial way how past pay discrimination requires to be sorted as soon as possible and the need for a new job evaluation and pay scheme moving forward.  

We have asked the council for some important commitments and details in writing. The UNISON Branch will provide an update to members next week.

In the meantime, all UNISON members must ensure they vote in the consultative strike ballot. Please remind other union members you know to do the same.  And of course, vote Yes!

Brian Smith
UNISON Branch Secretary


Popular posts from this blog

Kentucky Fried Seagull

Hugh Fearnley Whitingstall is one of my favourite - and endearingly bonkers - TV chefs. The River Cottage chef has a some imaginative ideas for adding seagulls to the national diet - including a recipe for Kentucky Fried Seagull - would you believe. Here's what HFW has to say on the subjecy -  I think I'll contact Hugh - and ask if he'll join the TAPAS campaign. "Vermin with wings? Chicken of the sea? Or just an opportunity missed?" "First and foremost, before we all go on a mad seagull killing frenzy. In the U.K it is against the law to kill seagulls or interfere with their nests under the countryside and wildlife act. Some Councils are allowed to cull them however, and usually do this by either poisoning or shooting them. How to catch your seagull. Remember this is against the law in the U.K. I don't want the Men in Blue knocking at the door because someone said that Foodimum told them it was okay to catch and eat seagulls. It isn...
Read more

Can Anyone Be A Woman?

Image
"All we ask... is FULL RIGHTS as women" 🤡 The legal lunacy that led to the recent Tickle V Giggle judgement was fought for as far back as the 30s. The Trans Takeover of Womanhood - 100 Years of Madness premieres this eve at UK time 🍿 https://t.co/1nzx8gxNA3 #Womanhood … pic.twitter.com/cZOkBrKPof — MrMenno 🏳️‍🌈🎶 (@MrMennoTweets) October 2, 2024 Mr Menno's response to the absurd 'Trans Takeover of Womanhood' - is intelligent, well researched and hilarious into the bargain. A must watch!    
Read more