The inaugural meeting of New JNCHES took place yesterday. All unions (Unite Unison EIS and GMB) bar UCU attended as full negotiators. UCU attended as observers.
The programme included signing off the New JNCHES agreement that HENIC had already approved.
Also discussed was the expectation for HEI's to pay the full RPI increase due in October (the current RPI is 4.8% but could move either way next month). Initial plans and timetable for the 2009 negotiations were also agreed.
New JNCHES agreed to set up a Pension Forum to work constructively on future changes in the different schemes LGPS, USS and local self administered trusts (SAT's).
New JNCHES also agreed to look at new agenda items for the existing Equality Forum to work on.
Planning for the next new JNCHES meeting in December also took place including asking HE Minister Bill Rammell MP to address the next meeting on HE items.
A joint press release was agreed and is attached with this Circular. Although UCU attended as observers they did not demur throughout the meeting. It was disappointing therefore to see their press statement issued immediately after the meeting critical of New JNCHES and other trade unions who attended. The general view is this was sour grapes and a dummy spitting episode.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
Health & Safey Links
Latest news on the Unite health and safety news website - click the link after each story for the full text. Remember to check the website at http://www.amicustheunion.org/safetynews/ for regular safety news updates.
Asbestos condition 'is a good thing' outrage
The trade union Unite has accused the insurance industry of fighting a 'virulent' campaign against recognition of the asbestos-related condition pleural plaques.
http://www.theherald.co.uk/politics/news/display.var.2438287.0.Union_criticises_insurers_over_asbestos_illness.php
Overwork and stress are top work concerns
Overwork and stress are the top problems facing workers, according to new TUC research.
http://www.tuc.org.uk/economy/tuc-15245-f0.cfm
Promoting Health at Work
Guidance for Safety Representatives.
http://www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/tuc-15265-f0.cfm
Display Screen Equipment - online HSE case studies
Find out how organisations tackled computer user problems.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/casestudies.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-aug-2008&cr=16
Slips & Trips eLearning Package - Freely available autumn 2008
STEP is an eLearning package developed by the HSE, providing slips and trips guidance through interactive learning. It will be free to access this autumn - register now.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/step/index.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-aug-2008&cr=2
HSE statement of forthcoming regulations 2008-2009
This HSE statement details changes to occupational health and safety law and practice that are due to commence over the next twelve months.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/forthcoming.htm?ebul=hsegen/11-aug-2008&cr=8
Ladder exchange - starts 1 September 2008
HSE initiative 'Ladder Exchange 2008' aims to highlight the risks associated with using a dodgy ladder and provide employers with the opportunity to exchange their substandard ladder for a new one at a discounted price.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/ladderexchange.htm?ebul=hsegen/11-aug-2008&cr=5
Workplace bullying conference, Midlands 15-16 November
The UK National Work Stress Network is holding a conference on eradicating workplace bullying, including cyberbullying, on Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16 November 2008. The event will take place at the Hillscourt Conference Centre, near Birmingham.
http://www.amicustheunion.org/default.aspx?page=8996
Unite dismay as government report advocates less than three minutes a day for health and safety
A government report says small firms spend under three and a half minutes a day on health and safety admin but thinks, to the dismay of Unite, that this should be cut further to reduce costs.
http://www.amicustheunion.org/pdf/Government%20Report%20advocates%20less%20than%20three%20minutes%20a%20day%20for%20health%20&%20safety.pdf
Workplace wellbeing programmes 'proving effective'
Initiatives designed to improve the health and wellbeing of employees can have a positive impact, according to the results of a new government - funded pilot scheme.
http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/hr_strategy_and_practice/workplace_wellbeing_programmes_percentproving_effectivepercent_844.html
The Unite health and safety pages at http://www.amicustheunion.org/healthandsafety/ are updated regularly, and suggestions for additional information to add, or changes in the layout, are always appreciated. This is your website so please feel free to send an email if there is something you think is missing, or could be done better.
mailto:healthandsafety@unitetheunion.com?subject=websitesuggestion
Clare Baker
Health and Safety Adviser
Unite the union
email healthandsafety@unitetheunion.com
web www.amicustheunion.org/healthandsafety/
telephone 0208 462 7755
mobile 07958 624511
Sign up to @ctivist, Unite’s e-mail news bulletin. Distributed to 120,000 Unite members every month, the on-line @ctivist aims to set new standards in trade union membership communications in terms of immediacy, content and ‘look and feel’. http://newsweaver.co.uk/amicus/. If you do not have internet access please reply with your email address to sign up. If the link does not work you can reply to this email instead with Subscribe @ctivist in the subject line.
Subscribe to Hazards magazine, supported by Unite as a key source of information for union safety reps.
www.hazards.org/subscribehazards.htm
Risks is the TUC's weekly online bulletin for safety reps and others, read each week by over 13,000 subscribers and 1,500 on the TUC website. To receive this bulletin every week, click here.
www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/index.cfm?mins=242
Asbestos condition 'is a good thing' outrage
The trade union Unite has accused the insurance industry of fighting a 'virulent' campaign against recognition of the asbestos-related condition pleural plaques.
http://www.theherald.co.uk/politics/news/display.var.2438287.0.Union_criticises_insurers_over_asbestos_illness.php
Overwork and stress are top work concerns
Overwork and stress are the top problems facing workers, according to new TUC research.
http://www.tuc.org.uk/economy/tuc-15245-f0.cfm
Promoting Health at Work
Guidance for Safety Representatives.
http://www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/tuc-15265-f0.cfm
Display Screen Equipment - online HSE case studies
Find out how organisations tackled computer user problems.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/casestudies.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-aug-2008&cr=16
Slips & Trips eLearning Package - Freely available autumn 2008
STEP is an eLearning package developed by the HSE, providing slips and trips guidance through interactive learning. It will be free to access this autumn - register now.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/step/index.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-aug-2008&cr=2
HSE statement of forthcoming regulations 2008-2009
This HSE statement details changes to occupational health and safety law and practice that are due to commence over the next twelve months.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/forthcoming.htm?ebul=hsegen/11-aug-2008&cr=8
Ladder exchange - starts 1 September 2008
HSE initiative 'Ladder Exchange 2008' aims to highlight the risks associated with using a dodgy ladder and provide employers with the opportunity to exchange their substandard ladder for a new one at a discounted price.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/ladderexchange.htm?ebul=hsegen/11-aug-2008&cr=5
Workplace bullying conference, Midlands 15-16 November
The UK National Work Stress Network is holding a conference on eradicating workplace bullying, including cyberbullying, on Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16 November 2008. The event will take place at the Hillscourt Conference Centre, near Birmingham.
http://www.amicustheunion.org/default.aspx?page=8996
Unite dismay as government report advocates less than three minutes a day for health and safety
A government report says small firms spend under three and a half minutes a day on health and safety admin but thinks, to the dismay of Unite, that this should be cut further to reduce costs.
http://www.amicustheunion.org/pdf/Government%20Report%20advocates%20less%20than%20three%20minutes%20a%20day%20for%20health%20&%20safety.pdf
Workplace wellbeing programmes 'proving effective'
Initiatives designed to improve the health and wellbeing of employees can have a positive impact, according to the results of a new government - funded pilot scheme.
http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/hr_strategy_and_practice/workplace_wellbeing_programmes_percentproving_effectivepercent_844.html
The Unite health and safety pages at http://www.amicustheunion.org/healthandsafety/ are updated regularly, and suggestions for additional information to add, or changes in the layout, are always appreciated. This is your website so please feel free to send an email if there is something you think is missing, or could be done better.
mailto:healthandsafety@unitetheunion.com?subject=websitesuggestion
Clare Baker
Health and Safety Adviser
Unite the union
email healthandsafety@unitetheunion.com
web www.amicustheunion.org/healthandsafety/
telephone 0208 462 7755
mobile 07958 624511
Sign up to @ctivist, Unite’s e-mail news bulletin. Distributed to 120,000 Unite members every month, the on-line @ctivist aims to set new standards in trade union membership communications in terms of immediacy, content and ‘look and feel’. http://newsweaver.co.uk/amicus/. If you do not have internet access please reply with your email address to sign up. If the link does not work you can reply to this email instead with Subscribe @ctivist in the subject line.
Subscribe to Hazards magazine, supported by Unite as a key source of information for union safety reps.
www.hazards.org/subscribehazards.htm
Risks is the TUC's weekly online bulletin for safety reps and others, read each week by over 13,000 subscribers and 1,500 on the TUC website. To receive this bulletin every week, click here.
www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/index.cfm?mins=242
Friday, September 05, 2008
General meeting
Notice of Branch General Meeting
Note that as under the New Amicus Rules all Branches are now required to hold their General Meetings every two years in September for the election of branch officers and associated business. This will be our third General Meeting under this arrangement and we will elect our branch officers for the next two years.
Date: Wednesday 17th September 2008
Time: 6.30pm PROMPT (We hope to keep this meeting short)
To be followed by the Branch Dinner at 7.30pm.
(See separate invitation for venue)
Meeting Venue: University of East London
Romford Road
Stratford E15 4LZ
Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of July Branch Meeting.
3. Matters Arising.
4. Correspondence.
5. Chairman’s Address
6. Secretary’s Report.
7. Treasurer’s Report.
8. Election of Branch Officers for next two years.
9. Affiliations for 2008/9 (If time).
10. Other Urgent Reports.
11. Any Other Urgent Business.
I do hope to see you or a member of your group present for this, Branch General Meeting. Please see the Invitation for details of the meal and note the form for Election of Branch Officers.
Branch Secretary: D. Bingham, The Tilings, 6b, Carlton Road, Erith, Kent. Tel: 01322 336489
EAST LONDON 0338 BRANCH
YEAR 2008 GENERAL MEETING
Election of Branch Officers till September 2010
As noted on the agenda an election takes place at this meeting for the Branch Officers. All posts are open and nominations are invited either from the floor of the meeting or in advance to the present Branch Secretary. Please ascertain that the person you wish to nominate is willing to stand. This will be the third election of Branch Officers under the new rules and officers will again hold the posts for two years.
The present posts and holders are listed below.
Post Current Holder Elected
Chair N. Seeley .......
Secretary D. Bingham .......
Treasurer T. Britton .......
Assistant Secretary J. Watts .......
Vice Chair E. Kiff .......
Education Officer P. Marriott .......
Health & Safety Officer K. Head .......
Women’s Officer P. Marriott .......
Auditors (2) J. Freeman .......
R. Stoker .......
Trustees (2) J. Dowding .......
F. Dowling .......
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D. Bingham, East London 0338 Branch Secretary, The Tilings, 6b, Carlton Road, Erith, Kent. Tel: 01322 336489.
Note that as under the New Amicus Rules all Branches are now required to hold their General Meetings every two years in September for the election of branch officers and associated business. This will be our third General Meeting under this arrangement and we will elect our branch officers for the next two years.
Date: Wednesday 17th September 2008
Time: 6.30pm PROMPT (We hope to keep this meeting short)
To be followed by the Branch Dinner at 7.30pm.
(See separate invitation for venue)
Meeting Venue: University of East London
Romford Road
Stratford E15 4LZ
Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of July Branch Meeting.
3. Matters Arising.
4. Correspondence.
5. Chairman’s Address
6. Secretary’s Report.
7. Treasurer’s Report.
8. Election of Branch Officers for next two years.
9. Affiliations for 2008/9 (If time).
10. Other Urgent Reports.
11. Any Other Urgent Business.
I do hope to see you or a member of your group present for this, Branch General Meeting. Please see the Invitation for details of the meal and note the form for Election of Branch Officers.
Branch Secretary: D. Bingham, The Tilings, 6b, Carlton Road, Erith, Kent. Tel: 01322 336489
EAST LONDON 0338 BRANCH
YEAR 2008 GENERAL MEETING
Election of Branch Officers till September 2010
As noted on the agenda an election takes place at this meeting for the Branch Officers. All posts are open and nominations are invited either from the floor of the meeting or in advance to the present Branch Secretary. Please ascertain that the person you wish to nominate is willing to stand. This will be the third election of Branch Officers under the new rules and officers will again hold the posts for two years.
The present posts and holders are listed below.
Post Current Holder Elected
Chair N. Seeley .......
Secretary D. Bingham .......
Treasurer T. Britton .......
Assistant Secretary J. Watts .......
Vice Chair E. Kiff .......
Education Officer P. Marriott .......
Health & Safety Officer K. Head .......
Women’s Officer P. Marriott .......
Auditors (2) J. Freeman .......
R. Stoker .......
Trustees (2) J. Dowding .......
F. Dowling .......
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D. Bingham, East London 0338 Branch Secretary, The Tilings, 6b, Carlton Road, Erith, Kent. Tel: 01322 336489.
Branch Invitation
East London 0338 Branch
INVITATION
UNITE East London Branch
The Branch requests the pleasure of your company at the
September General Meeting & Dinner.
Wednesday 17th September 2008
6.30pm Meeting At U.E.L.
(see Agenda)
7.30pm Branch Dinner
The venue for this will be the excellent Spice Inn Indian Restaurant, where we have had very good meals and service. The address is:
22-28 Romford Road (Tel.020 8519 1399)
This is a short walk from the U.E.L. Meeting Venue
The meal will follow the short Branch Meeting, which will start at
6.30pm prompt at U.E.L. Please try to be on time.
The meal and drinks are to be subsidised by the Branch.
Because the meal is to be subsidised and we need to confirm the number of bookings with the restaurant so will you please advise Doug at the addresses below if you wish to attend, by at the very latest: Monday 15th September 2008, but if possible before.
We look forward to your company.
R.S.V.P.
Mr. D. Bingham, East London 0338 Branch Secretary, The Tilings, 6b, Carlton Road,
Erith, Kent. Tel: 01322 336489 E-MAIL: d.bingham@virgin.net
Or Tony Britton, E-Mail: A.D.Britton@uel.ac.uk
INVITATION
UNITE East London Branch
The Branch requests the pleasure of your company at the
September General Meeting & Dinner.
Wednesday 17th September 2008
6.30pm Meeting At U.E.L.
(see Agenda)
7.30pm Branch Dinner
The venue for this will be the excellent Spice Inn Indian Restaurant, where we have had very good meals and service. The address is:
22-28 Romford Road (Tel.020 8519 1399)
This is a short walk from the U.E.L. Meeting Venue
The meal will follow the short Branch Meeting, which will start at
6.30pm prompt at U.E.L. Please try to be on time.
The meal and drinks are to be subsidised by the Branch.
Because the meal is to be subsidised and we need to confirm the number of bookings with the restaurant so will you please advise Doug at the addresses below if you wish to attend, by at the very latest: Monday 15th September 2008, but if possible before.
We look forward to your company.
R.S.V.P.
Mr. D. Bingham, East London 0338 Branch Secretary, The Tilings, 6b, Carlton Road,
Erith, Kent. Tel: 01322 336489 E-MAIL: d.bingham@virgin.net
Or Tony Britton, E-Mail: A.D.Britton@uel.ac.uk
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