Pensions ballot closes 10am on Thursday 3rd November. So if you haven't returned your ballot paper don't hang about.
Vote YES.
Your future is at stake.
Monday, 31 October 2011
Last chance to vote in the pensions ballot
Pensions ballot closes 10am on Thursday 3rd November. So if you haven't returned your ballot paper don't hang about.
Vote YES.
Your future is at stake.
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Ballot Helpline open from Monday 17th October
You should have received your ballot paper. Don't hang about - Vote Yes and post it back - your future is at stake.
If you haven't received it yet, please contact the Ballot helpline on 0845 355 0845 (open from 17-31 October)
If you haven't received it yet, please contact the Ballot helpline on 0845 355 0845 (open from 17-31 October)
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Union members urged to vote to strike against great pension robbery
Press Release Friday 7th October
UNISON members working for local Councils, the NHS, South Lanarkshire College, the University of the West of Scotland, Skills Development Scotland and many other public services are being urged to vote for strike action. Members will be receiving ballot papers this week (from 11th October) in the biggest strike action ballot in UK history with 1.1 million people involved.
Stephen Smellie, Branch Secretary of UNISON South Lanarkshire said,"The UK Government have insisted that all public service workers will need to work longer before they can get their occupational pension and that the pension schemes will be changed so that we get poorer pensions. This is on top of the change made earlier this year to reduce the annual inflation linked increase in pensions is a calculated attack on our pensions."
Mary Samson, UNISON Lanarkshire NHS Secretary pointed out that for NHS workers there is another immediate issue,"NHS workers have been told that in addition to the changes the Government are insisting on they also want us to pay 50% more in contributions. This is a straight forward tax on NHS staff to help pay the Government's deficit. Not a penny of this additional money they want us to pay will go towards our pensions. Instead it goes to the Government who continue to bail out bankers to ensure they get their bonuses while we get pay freezes and job losses."
All UNISON's 17,000 members in Lanarkshire are being balloted for strike action. If members vote Yes the first day of strike action will be on 30th November. Lanarkshire NHS member and UNISON's Scottish Convenor, Lilian Macer said,"We have sought to resolve this through negotiations with both the UK and the Scottish Government. The UK Government are intent on robbing millions off loyal nurses, home carers and classroom assistants whilst the Scottish Government say they have no choice but to pass on the attacks. Strike action is a last resort but UNISON is determined to protect our members' pensions and I am sure our members will support the strike call and vote YES."
UNISON members working for local Councils, the NHS, South Lanarkshire College, the University of the West of Scotland, Skills Development Scotland and many other public services are being urged to vote for strike action. Members will be receiving ballot papers this week (from 11th October) in the biggest strike action ballot in UK history with 1.1 million people involved.
Stephen Smellie, Branch Secretary of UNISON South Lanarkshire said,"The UK Government have insisted that all public service workers will need to work longer before they can get their occupational pension and that the pension schemes will be changed so that we get poorer pensions. This is on top of the change made earlier this year to reduce the annual inflation linked increase in pensions is a calculated attack on our pensions."
Mary Samson, UNISON Lanarkshire NHS Secretary pointed out that for NHS workers there is another immediate issue,"NHS workers have been told that in addition to the changes the Government are insisting on they also want us to pay 50% more in contributions. This is a straight forward tax on NHS staff to help pay the Government's deficit. Not a penny of this additional money they want us to pay will go towards our pensions. Instead it goes to the Government who continue to bail out bankers to ensure they get their bonuses while we get pay freezes and job losses."
All UNISON's 17,000 members in Lanarkshire are being balloted for strike action. If members vote Yes the first day of strike action will be on 30th November. Lanarkshire NHS member and UNISON's Scottish Convenor, Lilian Macer said,"We have sought to resolve this through negotiations with both the UK and the Scottish Government. The UK Government are intent on robbing millions off loyal nurses, home carers and classroom assistants whilst the Scottish Government say they have no choice but to pass on the attacks. Strike action is a last resort but UNISON is determined to protect our members' pensions and I am sure our members will support the strike call and vote YES."
Friday, 7 October 2011
South Lanarkshire UNISON Meetings - Why you should be voting YES
Please make sure you get along to one of the meetings to hear why you should be voting YES in the Pensions ballot.
Monday, 10 October 2011
12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Council Chamber, Lanark
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Council Chamber, Hamilton
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Civic Centre, East Kilbride
Wednesday, 12 October
12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Brandongate, Hamilton
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
King Street, Rutherglen
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Atholl House, East Kilbride
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
12.30 p.m.
Cambuslang Gate, Cadoc Suite
Thursday, 13 October
12-2 p.m
John Street, Blantyre
Thursday, 13 October 2011
12.30 p.m.
Rutherglen Q&A, 1st Floor Meeting Room
Friday, 14 October 2011
12.30 p.m.
Q&A, Meeting Room 4, Union Street, Larkhall
Friday, 14 October 2011
12.30 p.m.
Conference Room, Claude Street, Larkhall
Thursday, 6 October 2011
You're never too young to worry about your pension - Vote YES
Vote YES - your retirement is at stake
Look out for your ballot paper asking you to vote for industrial action to protect your pension - your retirement is at stake. The ballot opens on 11 October and closes on 3 November.
Watch out for details of meetings!
Monday, 3 October 2011
People first, no public sector cuts
The long soggy trek was well worth it to hear the great Tony Benn congratulating us on our show of strength, highlighting the heroes of the past and urging us to continue our fight for a fair and just society for all, our fight to stop this Government from destroying all the advances that the labour movement has made.
- a redistribution of wealth through fair taxes and living wage jobs
- protection for the hardest hit through decent services and fair benefits
- stronger communities for all
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