Daily Archives: 11th July 2019

13% Pay Increase Success at Trafford College for starting lecturers

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Trafford College Group 2018/19 Pay Deal Success

Following negotiations and a hard fought campaign against the backdrop of a merger with Stockport College, UCU have made gains for members in the Trafford College Group.
These include:

  • 1% consolidated pay increase for lecturers & business support
  • Improvements to T&Cs for members at Stockport College including:
    • Harmonisation upwards to Trafford College salary scale
    • Additional 2 days annual leave
    • Working week reduced by 2 hours per week
    • Improvements to sick pay entitlement
  • Access to 2 additional pay points from 2020, an effective increase of 7% or £2,219 over 2 years
  • Minimum lecturer starting salary to increase by 13% or £2,397 per year.

Campaign Success at Nelson and Colne College

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Nelson and Colne College – Post-TUPE Contract Negotiation Outcome

UCU have successfully negotiated improvements for Accrington & Rossendale members following the merger with Nelson and Colne College. These include:

  • Harmonised upwards to Nelson and Colne salary scale
  • Working week reduced by 2 hours
  • Maximum annual teaching reduced by 30 hours
  • Maximum weekly teaching hours reduced by 1 hour
  • Annual leave entitlement improved by 1 day
  • Probation period reduced by 4 months.

This is testimony to the organisation and hard work of the Branch.

Where UCU branches have reps and organisation we can secure better pay and conditions for members. Paid time off, UCU rep training and support from UCU officials is available. To discuss becoming a UCU rep in your workplace or if you would like to help find reps, please contact fenorthwest@ucu.org.uk or tel: 0161 772 7020

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The national launch of The Harmful Gambling Workplace Charter, facilitated by Unite the Union, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation and the Beacon Counselling Trust. Supported by the TUC.

 

This event brings together employers, trade unions and support organisations to launch, on a national basis, a workplace charter committing employers to support workers affected or at risk of developing the issue of harmful gambling. It provides a framework for action to help establish good practice around harmful gambling and work in their organisation, never been done before. The charter supports all types of employers and will be used as a resource and template on how to support staff affected or at risk of developing harmful gambling.

Booking

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Date and Time

Fri, 19 July 2019
12:00 – 15:30 BST

Location

Marriott Hotel
Garstang Road
Preston
PR3 5JB
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