The latest round in the 2009/2010 pay claim took place yesterday but unfortunately the employers (UCEA) failed to make an offer. Read Mike Robinson’s (National Officer) letter.
UCU (the Academic union) were also at this meeting having recently agreed to sign up to the new JNCHES agreement.
The other unions presented their joint pay claim which did not include UCU due to their late agreement to join JNCHES. UCU have presented their own seperate pay claim.
Scottish Women’s Convention – International Women’s Day
The Scottish Women’s Convention are holding an International Women’s Day Celebration in the Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday 7 March 2009 at 12.30 – 4p.m. More details of the event can be found on their website. If you would like to register for the event please contact Mary Kerr at 0141 248 8186 or .
Gender Equality Duty Seminar – Menzies Hotel, Glasgow – 20th March 2009
Please find attached the programme for a FREE Gender Equality Duty seminar for trade union reps and officials that Close the Gap is holding on Friday 20 March 2009 from 9.30 to 1.30 at the Menzies Hotel in Glasgow.
All public sector employers now have a legal responsibility to tackle sex discrimination and promote equality between men and women. Trade union reps and officials can use the Gender Equality Duty and gender impact assessment to persuade employers to take action on unequal and unfair treatment of men and women workers and to:
This half-day event will give activists the opportunity to find out what the Gender Equality Duty is and how it can be used it in the workplace. It will also explain what gender impact assessment is and the role that reps should play in carrying these out. The seminar will consist of speakers, followed by some practical examples of how reps can use the duty. Lunch will be provided after the seminar.
If you wish to attend please contact Shona Roberts at the address below, no later than Friday 13 March 2009:
Shona Roberts
Admin Assistant
Close the Gap
333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6NG
Fax: 0141 337 8101
The Annual General Meeting of the Higher Education Central and West of Scotland Branch will be held on Tuesday 20th January 2009 in room 407, Rankine Building (Faculty of Engineering), University of Glasgow, Oakfield Avenue at 12.00 p.m. The meeting will be followed at approx. 12.30 p.m. by an ordinary Branch meeting. Please note the change of venue and meeting time. In order to accommodate members’ travelling and other commitments, the Branch meetings will take place bi-monthly at 12.00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month starting in March.
All Unite Amicus members are welcome – you don’t have to be a workplace rep to attend. Members are also eligible to stand for election at the A.G.M. as well as a delegate to the Constituency Labour party (C.L.P.). Please let me know please in advance of the meeting please if you have any C.L.P. nominations.
Look forward to seeing you at the meetings.
Regards,
Ken Mallard
Branch Secretary