Report of the AGM held on 2 March 2010
Moray UNISON Branch AGM will take place at Elgin City FC Social Club on 2nd March at 6:30pm. All members are encouraged to attend.
We wish all members a safe and (hopefully) restful Christmas and New Year
Competition deadline extended until Friday 18th December
Submit your views on the administration groups proposal for the Moray Council budget for next year.
As part of the DBS programme the Moray Council is seeking to record how a wide range of staff use their time.
Rumours of Big Cat return to Moray area confirmed
Members select branch officers at AGM.
Moray Unison's 2009 AGM will be in the Gallery, Elgin Library on 3rd March. Business will commence at 18:30 with a buffet available from 18:00 onwards. All members are strongly encouraged to attend.
UNISON Local Government Members in Scotland narrowly voted to accept the pay offer of 3% this year and 2.5% next year. Although Unite and GMB have not accepted this offer The Moray Council have in the meantime agreed to pay workers the 3% rise backdated to April 2008 pending a final agreement.
Following the 2 strikes earlier this year COSLA have put forward an offer of 3% this year and 2.5% next year. The deadline for the ballot on this offer is the 12th November. For more information click here.
Unison members across Moray went out on strike today over a woefully inadequate pay offer. With severe distruption caused to a number of vital council services including several schools an important message was sent that a pay cut will not be tolerated by workers who provide public services. A big thank you to all members who went out on strike - your support is greatly appreciated. A more detailed report can be found here.
Strike action will be taking place on the 20th August - details can be found here.
Strike action in coordination with the GMB and Unite Unions is due to take place. See the UnisonScotland press release for more details. Details of local activities regarding this strike will be announced in due course.