Workplace meetings re possible industrial action
The Branch is strongly recommending that the only option available to us now is Industrial Action to defend services – Notts County Council are proposing to abolish the Welfare Rights Service, sell off all the Council run Elderly Persons Homes, close and/or drastically cut funding to the Supported Employment Services, Mental Health Day Centres, the Library Service, Services for Children with Special Educational Needs, Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Day Care Services. They intend to make 3000 staff redundant and sell off practically all but a handful of Council buildings.
The branch has arranged a series of meetings across the county which include the following:-
6th December 12.30pm County Hall
6th December 12.30pm Meadow House, Mansfield
14th December 12.30pm Lawn View, Ashfield
UNISON stewards are also arranging local workplace meetngs for members, if yours hasn't already taken place then contact your steward and find out when it is due to be held.
Members will receive an indicative ballot paper over the next few weeks asking if you are in favour of strike action (short of all out strike) in the New Year and this needs to be returned to the branch office by Noon on Friday 17th December.
Additional meeting dates to follow.