Flintshire County Unison Branch

19/09/2024

Good morning,

We continue to work tirelessly to engage with as many members as possible regarding the ballot for industrial action that is currently underway in relation to our pay offer.

You will no doubt have recently seen media coverage indicating that other areas of the public sector are to receive a 5.5% pay offer, the train drivers have settled their dispute with a huge pay award, and the junior doctors have accepted their offer of 22% over 2 years. Why is Local Government so different? We provide services to some of the most vulnerable in society and many roles in Local Government are what keeps our communities operating. We deserve more than the dismal offer of £1290 pro rata.

There is money out there to fund this pay claim. It is just not being spent in the right places, if people want first class public services then they need to be prepared to pay for them and the people who deliver them need paying too.

The low pay commission estimates that in April 2025 the national minimum wage will rise to £12.10 per hour. This will wipe out the bottom 3 points on the NJC pay spine, this is the entire first grade on our pay structure, and will further devalue the pay of others.

An improved pay offer requires a huge ballot turnout and a big yes vote for industrial action - the new Government in Westminster will not want 375,000 Local Government workers on strike, although a strike would remind people about the essential services we deliver.

Please ensure you return your ballot paper by 16th October. If you have not received a ballot paper, the Ballot Hotline opens today. Please ask members to contact 08000 857 857.

UNISON have been out and about all over the County this week, hopefully we've seen you at one of our drop in sessions. We shall be in Ty Dewi Sant today and tomorrow at lunch time, and shall also be in Flint High School from 3.30pm today. We would love to see you there. I have also held two online pay briefing sessions and if there is sufficient interest I could arrange another for next week - please comment below if you would like to speak to us either in person or on line!

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11/06/2024

UNISON is currently conducting a national survey of members on the issue of violence at work. The results of the survey will be used to develop a UNISON national report on violence and harassment at work. We need to pass this survey to as many members as possible, encouraging them to take part. The closing date for the survey is 28 June 2024.

06/06/2024

Keep an eye out for this email coming through - make sure you vote and get your voice heard!
Schools and council workers have received an employer's pay offer for £1290 (pro rata which could be as little as £600 for some part time & Term Time Only members)
UNISON will shortly be sending out a consultation to members by email on whether or not you want to accept this offer or reject it and move to an Industrial Action Ballot.
If we don't have an up to date email address for you then you will be excluded from the consultation and your voice will not be heard.
The easiest way to update us is to contact the branch at [email protected] or on
01352 704300, quoting your membership number if possible.
We look forward to hearing your views on the pay offer!

06/06/2024

Keep a look out for the email below, and have your voice heard!

06/06/2024

Dear Member
We have just received a pay offer for council and schools workers of £1290 (or pro rata) and we need to consult members on whether or not we should accept it.
During the month of June we will be sending our members a consultation by email and you will be asked your view.
If we don’t have an email address for you then you will be excluded from the consultation and your voice will not be heard.
The easiest way to update us is to contact the branch on 01352 704300 – it would help if you include your Unison membership number, when you call.
Judith Hughes
Branch Admin

06/06/2024

Our members working in councils and schools go above and beyond every single day. It's time to stand together and demand better pay.

26/03/2024

It is with great sadness that I am posting this message.
Pete Kane ex Flintshire County Council employee and former chairperson of the Flintshire Unison Branch sadly passed away yesterday.
Pete was a Union stalwart who challenged unfairness and inequality his whole life. He was a massive influence on me personally in my career pathway, Pete was very well know and liked by all his colleagues.
Pete’s wife Ann sadly died 6. Months ago I just hope they are reunited and at peace together xx

27/02/2024

The Branch is holding its AGM's today at 10am, 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. We need at least 100 members to attend, in order to be quorate ...... so far we've only had 30!
Please attend your UNISON AGM - it'll only take half an hour of your time, and if you've had to use your Branch at all over the past few years, whether its for a Sickness Absence Hearing, Disciplinary, Case Conference or a Health and Safety Issue, you'll know how valuable it is.
Please see the link below to join us at 2pm, 4pm or 6pm.
Flintshire UNISON AGM 2024
Tuesday, 27 February · 10:00am – 7:00pm
Time zone: Europe/London
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tnd-igag-crd
Or dial: ‪(GB) +44 20 3957 0999‬ PIN: ‪652 072 937‬ #
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