UNISON member's employed by ISS at Hairmyres attended a meeting with the
Branch this morning to receive a report on the proposed cuts to weekend
enhancements while sick.
They were informed of a letter received by UNISON advising that ISS
wished to commence contract-by-contract discussions on cutting weekend
enhancements from staff that are ill. ISS originally wanted to pursue these
cuts (with an implementation date of 1st June) at a UK level, which was
rejected by UNISON's national officer.
ISS subsequently have suggested extending their consultation process until
1st August, which was outlined in their letter dated 7th May 2014.
UNISON has written to the Head of ISS Healthcare, copying in the local
Business Manager and the Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire, outlining UNISON's
position in the event of ISS pursuing these cuts. We are aware that NHS
Lanarkshire fully funds the contract at Hairmyres and as a consequence do not
believe these cuts are justifiable in any shape of form.
UNISON members endorsed the Branch position that the proposals were
unacceptable and that all options should be considered - if ISS decide to go
ahead with these attacks on the lowest paid staff in Hairmyres.
We will ensure that members employed within ISS and the wider Branch
membership continues to be updated on this attack on staff terms and
conditions.
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