UNISON City of Sheffield Branch

STOP PRESS: Council changes position on non-signers
(1.04.10) Read the email we have received from Julie Toner HR Director - here

IMPORTANT Pay and Grading Information
(31.03.10) UNISON reiterates previous advice that members sign the Council’s Acceptance Form using the wording provided by Thompsons Solicitors. Sheffield City Council appears to be strengthening their stance on employees who refuse to sign up, a move that we consider to be unnecessary and inflammatory. We have written to the chief executive stating our significant concerns regarding the council’s approach and have requested a meeting with him as a matter of urgency. If any member requires assistance or advice they need to contact the Branch Office on 0114 273 6307

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Top earners get pay offs as Council scuppers hopes of any deal on pay protection
(03.03.10) UNISON’s campaign aimed at improving pay protection arrangements for all employees facing pay cuts appears to have been scuppered by the ruling Liberal Democrats, who seem unwilling to sanction the funding required. To rub salt into the wounds, this Council has, and will be, putting vast sums of money into releasing a small number of its senior officers. Read the full story...

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