Posted: 11th June 2020
Dear member, We are aware that you have all been told that you have to work in the rain or have been threatened with disciplinary action. Gardeners don’t work in the rain and this has ALWAYS been the case. They don’t have the right PPE and it is not part of any agreement. This means…
Posted: 10th June 2020
Dear member, We are aware that you have all been told that you have to work in the rain or have been threatened with disciplinary action. Gardeners don’t work in the rain and this has ALWAYS been the case. They don’t have the right PPE and it is not part of any agreement. This means…
Posted: 3rd June 2020
Dear member, Now that some work is resuming, you may be asked to return to work and we wanted to let you know: You should be called and given an opportunity to discuss this with your manager. If for example you have caring responsibilities which may affect your return to work then please discuss this…
Posted: 1st June 2020
Dear Member If you feel that the risk assessment is not robust enough for your workplace or job you must let your line manager know to allow Tayside Contracts to ensure this is done for each individual school. If you feel that you do not have appropriate PPE , then you must raise this with…
Posted: 27th May 2020
Dear member, Tayside Contracts have advised that there will be a requirement for additional cleaning from Monday to ensure schools are ready for a 15th June return which will be from a skeleton group. If you are called and asked to report for work – make sure there is: An updated Covid-19 Risk Assessment that…
Posted: 25th May 2020
Dear Member,
GMB is campaigning to ensure your health and safety and mental well-being is a priority.
It is Mental Health Awareness week and we would like to sincerely thank all of you who took part in our mental health and well-being survey which achieved an incredible response. The fact that thousands of you took part in the survey shows the levels of anxiety you…
Posted: 21st May 2020
Dear member GMB raised the issue of force leave and Tayside Contracts have agreed that you will not be forced to take your annual leave if you are furloughed. If you are furloughed and are requested to return with 48 hours notice and there is a reason that you cannot due to the fact you…
Posted: 15th May 2020
Dear Member, Annual Leave Your rep, Robert Ward has submitted a formal grievance on behalf of members in environment who have been informed you must take a proportion of your leave by the 31st July. This contradicts nationally agreed guidance and please do contact Robert in the first instance if you haven’t already, or contact…
Posted: 15th May 2020
Dear Member We have learned that Angus Council management are advising you to take 10 days leave prior to the 31st July, and that pre-booked holidays cannot be cancelled. This contradicts the agreed COSLA guidance and it is absolutely not the case. The legislation has been amended to allow workers to carry over leave for…
Posted: 15th May 2020
Dear Member We understand that some of you are being informed your employer is looking for you to return to work. We have written to Bentleys to ask what has been put in place to allow this to happen safely. There must be an up to date Covid-19 risk assessment in place, you must be…