A letter has been sent out to all members urging members to vote YES for industrial action in support of decent pay. Please note - the dates of the ballot have been changed to 11th May to 30th May 2017.
Dear Member
Following one of the highest returns in a full
membership consultation, UNISON members voted overwhelmingly to REJECT
the Employers’ offer (77.6% of those voting).
On this basis a decision was taken to proceed to a full
Industrial Action ballot. Members have sent a clear message to say
they have had enough of years of below inflation pay rises.
Members of UNITE The Union and GMB have both accepted
the Employers’ offer, however the number of UNISON members rejecting
the offer exceeds the total combined Local Government membership of
these trade unions .
UNISON will continue to fight for FAIR PAY, putting our members at the heart of the campaign.
The Tory Trade Union Act designed to make it more
difficult for workers to exercise their right to withdraw their labour
cannot succeed. It is important that every member participates in the
ballot to maximise the ballot return.
Please note that, in order to comply with current
legislation, the ballot will be a full postal ballot as the law
prevents us from carrying out any ballot by digital means.
The ballot will run from 11th May 2017 until 30th May 2017.
UNISON’s Scottish Local Government Committee is recommending that members VOTE YES for a programme of Industrial Action.
You are encouraged, in advance of the local and general elections, to raise the need for FAIR PAY with all candidates.
Mark Ferguson
Chair, Scottish Local Government Committee
Douglas Black
Regional Organiser, SJC Secretary
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