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LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAY DEAL
March 1st, 2019You will be aware that whilst UNISON concluded our ballot on pay on the 31st January 2019, with members voting in record numbers to accept the offer, we have been awaiting the outcome of the two other SJC trade unions internal consultations. The GMB ballot has now also delivered a vote to accept the offer. […]
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January 17th, 2019 Read More...Ireland walking challenge
January 9th, 20190443-18 Ireland walking challenge
Read More...UNISON DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY AGM
To let you know that the 2019 UNISON Dumfries and Galloway Branch AGM will take place on the 27th February in the Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries at 5pm. We are seeking, nominations for Branch Officers and Stewards posts and Branch motions. The relevant forms are available from the Branch office or website. Motions should be received […]
Read More...Vote
You can vote on the revised pay offer here:- https://unison.tfaforms.net/56 or you can phone 0800 0857 857. Please note you will need your membership number or National insurance number
Read More...Pay offer voting
Check your emails (and your junk folder) for your voting link – or check out details on the website http://www.unison-scotland.org/local-govt-pay-online-ballot-call-to-accept-offer/
Read More...Council Pay Offer
So what is the new pay off you may ask !!! The full offer from the Councils to the unions- COSLA is now proposing an offer which covers a three year period, from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2021. If agreed the award for 2018 will be backdated to the 1 April 2018 application […]
Read More...BREXIT
November 17th, 2018A Message Sent on Behalf of TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady Last night the UK government published the full text of the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration, after the Cabinet took the collective decision to back the Brexit deal. Over the last 24 hours, we’ve seen a government spiralling out of control. As ever, the […]
Read More...UNISON POCKET DIARIES 2019
November 15th, 2018Unison Pocket Diaries now available free to Dumfries & Galloway members on a first come first served basis. Pop in to your local office or speak to your steward ASAP. It was agreed at our last branch meeting due to cost and waste last year we would purchase 400 diaries and make them available this […]
Read More...Letter Re North West Campus
August 22nd, 2018Dear all That was very useful to meet yesterday to discuss concerns regarding NWCC and staffing working in this new environment. As we agreed I would issue you a note on the key items you were raising. As you are aware there was an incident with a sprinkler pipe causing damage to a ceiling, this […]
Read More...PENSION CONSULTATION
June 27th, 2018David Stainthorpe our Local Government Convenor and DGC Pension Board Member has attended the launch of the local government pension scheme structure review event held at the COSLA offices in Edinburgh. The meeting was addressed by Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance who hoped to see more opportunities for investment by the LG Pension funds […]
Read More...New Council Accident & Incident Report Form
July 7th, 2016Dumfries & Galloway Council has updated its Accident – Incident Report form. The new form is shorter and easier to follow and complete. UNISON Branch Health and Safety Officer Karen Korus said, “Many people found the previous form quite intimidating to fill in, so many smaller incidents went unreported. This new form should hopefully encourage […]
Read More...Joint Trade Union Budget Suggestions to avoid compulsory redundancies
February 18th, 2016To avoid compulsory redundancies and terms, protect jobs and essential public services we would ask the Council’s political groups to consider the following suggestions; Parking Charges; Charges could be introduced for on-street and off-street parking. We understand that previous Council papers have indicated generating income of over £1 million. Area Committee Discretionary Grant Funding; Reduce […]
Read More...Further Education Pay Deal Agreed
January 13th, 2016UNISON Scotland’s FE Sector members accepted this “full and final” pay offer in our consultation ballot which ended on 18th January 2016. In November 2015 UNISON members across all Scottish Further Education Colleges resoundingly rejected the ‘final’ offer to emerge from the first ever round of Scottish pay negotiations and members signalled their desire […]
Read More...Senior Learning Assistant – Recruitment concerns resolved
January 11th, 2016Following contact from our members regarding issues with the recruitment web-link, UNISON contacted management and asked for an extension of 1 week to the closing date for the applications. We are pleased to advise that following further discussion with management the closing date has now been extended to 22 January 2016. The My Job Scotland website cannot be used […]
Read More...Private car business use insurance
January 8th, 2016This is a reminder to members that if they use their own vehicle for work they must ensure their motor vehicle insurance policy has business use included. Most companies will now add this on request at no extra charge, but even a small fee is better than being uninsured. So don’t be caught out; we […]
Read More...SSSC survey now open
December 24th, 2015UNISON is urging all of its members to respond to this request from the SSSC Chief Executive, Anna Fowlie. “We’re starting research to help develop our next strategic plan, looking ahead to our priorities for 2017-2020. The first step is a survey asking for as many people as possible’s views on the SSSC, our role […]
Read More...Scottish Parliament Playground Survey
December 18th, 2015A petition to Scottish Parliament public petition committee is : Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to review and amend national legislation and guidance given to local authorities to ensure that all primary schools are required to provide playground supervision in the twenty-minute period before school starts. The Public Petitions Committee […]
Read More...THERE FOR YOU – WINTER FUEL GRANTS 2016
WORRIED ABOUT PAYING YOUR WINTER FUEL BILL? With rising fuel costs and another cold winter looming many members on low income are worried about how they’re going to pay their winter fuel bills. Help is on hand ‘There for You’ has set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low income by […]
Read More...SCOTTISH YOUNG MEMBERS DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
STIRLING COURT HOTEL, STIRLING UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, 4-6 MARCH 2016 The branch is keen to support and encourage our new young members to come along and find out more about their union and how they can get involved. It is a great weekend that provides valuable insight in to the union and gives new young members a […]
Read More...Unfair Trade Agreements
TTIP, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the EU and US, is one of a raft of new, aggressively neo-liberal trade deals being negotiated around the world that, if passed, will hand unprecedented levels of power to multinational corporations. A similar agreement between the EU and Canada called the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) […]
Read More...Independent Review of Planning
The UNISON Scotland Evidence to the Independent Review of Planning UNISON is Scotland’s largest public sector trade union representing a range of public sector workers including Scotland’s planners. Despite the radical reform of the planning system in 2009 the government is proposing further changes to the performance management of planning authorities. The real issues in […]
Read More...Stress Awareness Training
November 9th, 2015UNISON’s training course on Stress Awareness will be held in the branch office on 1 December 2015 from 9.30-1.30. The course is free to any employed person; teas, coffee and a light lunch will be provided. If you would like to attend please contact Roseann at the branch office tel 01387257393 to reserve a place.
Read More...NEW Council Carers Policy
November 4th, 2015The Council has acknowledged in a new policy that many of it’s employees have to deal with the daily demands of caring for dependants and dealing with emergency situations. It is also likely that some employees will find they need to provide long term care for a seriously ill dependant.
The new policy defines a carer as; someone who provides unpaid support to a dependant who is affected by long-term illness, disability or addiction who could not manage without this help. A dependant is the spouse, partner, parent, grandparent, civil partner or child of the employee, or anyone who lives with the employee as part of his/her family and is dependent on the employee.
Read More...EQUAL PAY No Win No Fee ?
July 21st, 2015It would be cruel if any Council employees who have missed out on claims are hit with huge legal fees
Read More...Professional Registration & Fitness-to-Practice cases
Many more job types will soon require compulsory registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). We expect many members will need support to gain their initial registration because historical data is being held by this organisation about incidents which involve employees who don’t yet need to be registered. These matters will need to be investigated before you can be registered.
Read More...ZERO tolerance policy on alcohol
The Council has changed it’s policy on alcohol to ZERO TOLERANCE
Read More...Council Reshape
June 19th, 2015Almost every part of the council will see changes over the next three years and we would encourage members across every one of the Council operations to participate in developing the new Council structures and services. If you are interested in supporting the Council
Read More...“Pop Up Shop” and Family Fun Day
May 27th, 2015Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled.
UNISON Dumfries and Galloway has organised a “Pop Up Shop” in Dumfries to provide members with more information on exciting training opportunities, becoming more active within your union and information on how the Health and Social Care Integration will affect you.
Read More...School Uniform Grants 2015
UNISON’s scheme helps members on low incomes deal with the cost of school uniforms.
Families on low incomes can struggle to make ends meet, especially just before the start of the new school year.
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