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VOTE YES IN THE STRIKE BALLOT!

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UNISON members are being balloted for strike action against yet another below inflation pay offer.

UNISON is recommending a YES vote for strike action and action short of a strike so we can win higher pay.

This is a postal ballot – you will receive a red envelope from UNISON in the next few days that looks like this

RISE UP TO GET PAY UP COUNCIL AND SCHOOL PAY 2023

You will be contacted by a UNISON representative to confirm when you have voted so we can tick you off our list.

If you have any questions about the pay strike please contact the following people

Branch Secretaries:
Jocelyn Jcruywagen@lambeth.gov.uk
Ruth Rcashman@lambeth.gov.uk

Convenors
Adults and Public Health – Jackie Jlewis@lambeth.gov.uk
Children’s Services – Andy Atullis@lambeth.gov.uk
Resident Services- Simon Shannah@lambeth.gov.uk
SGO – Hassina HMalik@lambeth.gov.uk
Housing – Sam SKamara@lambeth.gov.uk
Libraries – Tim TOdell@lambeth.gov.uk
Finance and Investment/Strategy and Coms/Legal and Governance – Eleesha Esmith@lambeth.gov.uk

Final branch results for the consultative ballot on pay

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Lambeth UNISON achieved a brilliant turn out in the pay consultation for 2022 with a 69% turn out. We voted by 80% to reject the pay offer. Lambeth UNISON’s Branch Committee encouraged members to reject the pay offer as it was below inflation and represented a pay cut to every member no matter which grade they were on.

The break down for turn out by directorate is below – every directorate got more than 50% turn out which is excellent! Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to help call members and encourage them to vote.

Adults & Public Health                57%

Childrens’s Social Care                75%

Finance and Investment              60%       

Housing                                       76%       

Legal and Governance                56%       

Libraries                                      83%

Resident Services                        69%

Schools                                       59%

SGO                                            74%

Strategy and Coms                     83%

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Make sure your email and postal addresses, phone numbers and employer are up to date on my.unison.org.uk

Labour Link elections 2021

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An election will shortly be held for regional seats on the union’s National Labour Link Committee.

These elections are absolutely critical to determine how UNISON’s policy objectives are taken forward within the Labour Party. As the UK’s largest union, how UNISON uses its voting strength within Labour Party structures and conferences can go a long way to shaping the kind of party Labour will be.

Branches were asked to nominate their preferred candidates prior to ballot papers being issued. Our branch has nominated Ruth Cashman for the London seat.

Ruth Cashman is a socialist trade unionist She has led strikes against cuts and section 44 action for safety in the pandemic. She will fight for UNISON to defend the left-wing policies of 2017-2019 and for the policies UNISON members need in such tough times.

She says “Covid-19  has exposed to the public how crucial public sector workers are, our union must be bold and confident in its political demands”

Ruth will raise:

·         Pay rises across public services 

·         An end to austerity and privatisation 

·         A nationalised and well-paid social care service 

·         Abolish all anti-union laws 

·         Mass council house building programme 

Only full members and retired members who pay the Labour Link APF levy are eligible to vote in this election.

Ballot papers will be sent to members’ home addresses and online ballot codes will be emailed to members’ email addresses as shown on our membership system. Members will have the option to vote online or by post. The ballot papers will include a prepaid envelope for returning the postal ballot to the scrutineer, and unique security identifiers for returning the vote online.

The despatch of ballot papers to members will begin on 7 September 2021.

If individual members have not received a paper by 13 September 2021 then they should contact the ballot helpline operated by UNISONdirect on the following telephone number: 0800 0 857 857.

The deadline for receipt of ballot papers is 5pm on Wednesday 13 October 2021.

JOB ROLE: Private sector organiser

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Lambeth UNISON are recruiting for a temporary private sector organiser for 21 hours a week.

Lambeth UNISON organises many public sector workers at Lambeth Council and at Lambeth College, but we also have members in many private sector work places including care homes, industrial laundries and security services. Our branch is committed to organising our members across these different industries.


The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns, train and develop new stewards and undertake case work (representing workers at disciplinaries/grievances, etc).


You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper. A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential. Our Branch is committed to member led trade unionism, with our activity driven, shaped and controlled by members and activists. Your role will be to work with reps and members in private sector workplaces to build up organisation and member led activity. You do not need to have worked for a trade union before however the Branch would value skills and experience as a rank and file trade union and/or community activist.


You will be required to travel to workplaces across Lambeth and work hours which best allow you to access members


We understand that some candidates may need to slightly reduce or increase hours in order to fit with benefits stipulations. Please feel free to call the Branch Office if you would like to apply but may need to alter hours.


This role will be for an initial three months and then extended depending on assessments.

Pay

£16,000 per annum

How to apply
Please email us a statement that answers the following questions
What relevant experience and skills do you have?
What qualities does a trade union organiser need to have?
What kind of campaigns do you think are pertinent to private sector workers right now?
Email Ruth Cashman at rcashman@lambeth.gov.uk with the subject: Private sector organiser role application

About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. Lambeth UNISON organises local authority, education and private sector workers across Lambeth.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.

Application deadline

4 June 2021 at 5pm

MEETING: Fighting local government cuts

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We are bringing together activists across local government unions, community campaigns and the Labour Party to discuss how we can stop local government cuts and defend our communities.

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP

Sean Fox, UNISON Chair of the National Joint Council Committee

Susan Matthews, Unite Branch Secretary and Executive Council member

Andy Prendergast, GMB Southern Region Lead Officer for Public Services

Duncan Morrison, Lewisham NEU Branch Secretary

Councillor James McAsh

Chaired by Ruth Cashman, Lambeth UNISON

The government must fund local councils properly for the first time in more than a decade in order to keep communities safe and rebuild the country after the pandemic. Unless ministers fix the current funding shortfall – estimated to be in the region of £10bn – there could be tens of thousands of job losses and catastrophic cuts to local services in England, according to the union.

Many of the people providing essential services throughout the pandemic – including social care, waste collection and environmental health workers – could soon be out of work, despite councils having a central role in keeping people safe in the months ahead.

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fighting-local-government-cuts-tickets-140255023551