Balloting has begun on this years pay offer
THe consultative ballot that all branches are carrying out has begun . Depending on the outcome of the consultative ballot the National leadership will decide if a formal national ballot will be conducted.
As this is a not a 'formal ballot' you can vote in a variety of ways ;
*if you have a steward in your workplace approach them (if they dont approach you first)
*all workplaces will be sent a form for members in that workplace to vote, however this will need somebody to take responsibility to complete the form.
* There is a ballot box in the UNISON office
* Email your vote to daveauger@wolverhamptonunisonoffice.org.uk

Local Government NJC Pay Offer 2008/09

The national employers are offering the following: -

A 2.45% pay rise on all pay points from scale point 7 giving a rate of £6.55 at scale point 7

An additional flat rate increase of £100 on scale points 4, 5 and 6 giving an increase of 3.3% and pay rates of £6.20, £6.28 and £6.37 respectively

As part of the agreement they also want us to “seek to” conclude the review of the Green Book by 31 December 2008 and;

To “seek to” reach agreement on pay awards for 2009 and 2010 by 31 December 2008.

The UNISON National Joint Council Committee’s recommendation is to reject the employers offer. However, members should be aware that, in our view, it would require substantial, all-out strike action starting with two days consecutive strike action and escalating to further consecutive action of more than two days if there were to be any chance of re-opening negotiations and securing an improved offer

Vote in the UNISON Office.

The closing date for the ballot is 6 May 2008.

Workers of the West Midlands Unite!

Come and join the 14th annual 1st May celebrations in Wolverhampton. @ Pegasus, Craddock St, Whitmore Reans WV6 0QQ
Once you've been out to vote AGAINST the fascist bnp on council election day, THURSDAY 1st May, come along for free international entertainment and trade union speakers & stalls;
all free, except the bar!
fun for all the family

LINE UP:
7pm doors open and chance to visit stalls, bar, bouncy castle, mehndi Music from One Love International Sound System
7.15pm Azaad Dhol Group
7.30pm welcomefrom compere Andy Goodall, May Day Committee Alquin Magpantay - Filipino/ English Ballads (UNISONHealth worker)
speaker: Graham Stevenson (UNITE) Why Trade Unionists should read the MorningStar
7.50pm Lady Leofric’s Cross Cotswold Morris Dancers & Castle CleggStep Clog Dancers
8.10pm speaker: Dyal Bhagri, National President Indian WorkersAssociation
8-20pm interval & food - free Asian + Caribbean buffet music from One Love International
Salsa Mundo dancers
8.45pm speakers: Ali Rahimi Iranian Trade unionist
Ken Purchase MP on schools
9pm Banner Theatre – 1st May Band renowned Midlands based group singing of Internationale followed by One Love Sound System
11pm ends
organised by Wolverhampton May Day Committee
www.wolvestuc.org.uk