FAO: GMB MEMBERS IN THE FOLLOWING:
- DCC – WASTE
- DCC – SCHOOLS
- TC’S – SCHOOLS
23rd August 2022
Dear Member
RE: Industrial Action update
You may be aware that our fellow trade union Unite, are taking part in industrial action from tomorrow, Wednesday 24th August. This may impact some of you in your workplace.
Members may feel they may wish to support the strike however they feel appropriate, but anyone who does not attend work, will be marked as an unexplained absence.
We have repeatedly asked your employer for arrangements of alternative places of work to be provided, should there be employees who wish to attend work and are not comfortable when faced with a picket line. They have failed to respond to this.
If you fall into this category, you may wish to report to an establishment and say that you are reporting for meaningful work but were uncomfortable with the presence of a picket at your ordinary place of work.
If anyone has any questions about the above, then they should contact their local GMB rep in the first instance or the Dundee office on 01382 225 491.
In Solidarity
Howard Wilkin
GMB Scotland Regional Organiser
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Posted: 24th August 2022