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Industrial Action - Latest Information
Fri, 18/11/2011Here is the latest information relating to the Industrial Action planned for Wednesday 30th November.
Please contact the Branch with any queries that are not covered below.
Which Trade Unions Have Balloted Over The Pensions Issue?
This is not just an issue UNISON has balloted on. Who are the others?
GMB; UNITE; ATL; NASUWT; NAHT; ASPECT; AEP; PCS; FDA (representing Civil Servants); PROSPECT; UCATT (strike ballot for members in local government, health authorities and the civil service); SIPTU; NUT; NAPO; RMT (transport union Tyne and Wear metro members, RMT Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Orkney Ferries members; POA (prison union members in secure hospitals).
UNISON Hits Back At Pensions' Strike Ballot Attacks
Wed, 09/11/2011UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis, has hit back at government ministers and business leaders who are trying to attack the legitimacy of yesterday's strike ballot result, on the basis of turnout.
In the UNISON ballot, 245,358 people – just under a quarter of a million members - voted for strike action, with 70,253 voting against - that is 76% of those voting, choosing industrial action.
250,000 Vote Yes To Protect Their Pensions
Wed, 09/11/2011UNISON members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action to protect their pensions in the biggest ballot we have ever held.
Almost 250,000 public service workers including nurses, teaching assistants, social workers, care assistants, paramedics, police staff, school dinner ladies, probation workers and cleaners posted back ballot papers that said Yes to protecting their pensions.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the work you've done in getting that Yes vote.
Yes Vote Signals Green Light for Strike Action
Fri, 04/11/2011UNISON members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action to protect their pensions in the biggest ballot that we have ever held.
The Local Government Service Executive unanimously agreed to go ahead with strike action on 30th November 2011, co-ordinated with other TUC unions.
Despite statements in parliament we have not yet received an offer on pensions. UNISON welcomes the theoretical improvements to the pension scheme made by Danny Alexander on Wednesday. It is though the pressure from UNISON and other trade unions that has resulted in the government moving significantly from their original position.
LGPS Ready Reckoner
Tue, 25/10/2011We now have a ready reckoner for the LGPS scheme available on UNISON's website.
This one gives the changes in contributions rates for the two different CLG options and show the reduction in take home pay.
http://www.unison.org.uk/pensions/reckoner_lgps_pay.asp
This one shows how much longer will people will have to work, and how much pension will they will lose.
Responses from MPs
Mon, 17/10/2011Responses to the Branch's letter rgarding changes to the LGPS from MPs: Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford), Paul Farrelly (Newcastle-under-Lyme), Tristam Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent) and Bill Cash (Stone) can be downloaded below.
UNISON Pension Strategy Factsheet
Fri, 07/10/2011This factsheet informs the union of the agreed industrial strategy in respect of the threats to UNISON members’ pension schemes. It includes a question and answer section and a timeline.
Pensions Ballot Timetable
Wed, 05/10/2011| Date | Action | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2011 | Trade dispute letters to be posted to employers | ||
| 28/09/2011 | Ballot notices despatched to employers | ||
| 11/10/2011 | Ballot opens | ||
| 03/11/2011 | Ballot closes | ||
| 03/11/2011 | Ballot results received and issued | ||
| 17/11/2011 | Industrial action notice despatched | ||
| 30/11/2011 | Day of industrial action |
Pension Jargon Buster
Wed, 05/10/2011The pensions debate can be full of technical jargon, often leaving people scratching their heads at some of the jargon used. This jargon buster is designed to help you get round that and help you understand some commonly used pension terms and what they mean.
Pension Presentation - Tues 11th & Thurs 13th October
Tue, 04/10/2011Join Staffordshire Branch of UNISON for a presentation to find out how the proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme may affect you and why UNISON is asking you to vote YES in the ballot.
| Venue: | County Staff Club, Eastgate Street |
| Dates: |
Tuesday 11th October Thursday 13th October |
| Times: |
Session 1 at 12:30pm Session 2 at 1:15pm |
Spaces are limited. Please contact the Branch on 01785 245000 to book your place.
This is one of the biggest challenges we have faced. Our strength will be measured by the size of the vote.
