Menu
02/03/2015
ISS Employees To Strike Over Two Tier Workforce
200 GMB members employed by ISS at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich will take a further five days of strike action in the long running dispute over the two tier workforce.
The continuous strike action will commence at 6am on Monday 9th March and will end at 6pm Friday 13th March.
Over 200 GMB members are employed by ISS at the hospital as cleaners, security, ward hostesses, caterers, on the switchboard and as porters.
GMB members have already held five days of strike action on 25th and 26th December, 24th and 25th November and on 8th October. Talks on 18th December did result in movement by the company but as yet no settlement has been reached. See notes to editors for previous GMB press release on the dispute.
GMB successfully resisted attempts by ISS to get an injunction in the High Court on 20th November to stop these members holding further days of strike action.
GMB members want the same pay rates and weekend enhancements and unsocial hours rates as the staff directly employed by the NHS Trust. GMB has learned ISS is getting enough money from the Trust to pay staff NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions but continues to refuse to end the two tier workforce.
ISS workers are paid between £7.10 and £7.32 per hour. The lowest rate for directly employed staff is £7.33 per hour which moves in yearly increments to £7.51 and £7.69 under the current NHS pay progression system.
ISS staff who work unsocial hours get between 90p - £2:05per hour. As direct staff they would be entitled to time and a half, ISS staff work on Saturday get time and a quarter. As direct staff this would be time and a half. When they work Sunday or a bank holiday they get time and a half. As direct staff this would be double time. ISS also pay less than sick pay for weekend.
There are also a number of health and safety issues to resolve.
(CD)
The continuous strike action will commence at 6am on Monday 9th March and will end at 6pm Friday 13th March.
Over 200 GMB members are employed by ISS at the hospital as cleaners, security, ward hostesses, caterers, on the switchboard and as porters.
GMB members have already held five days of strike action on 25th and 26th December, 24th and 25th November and on 8th October. Talks on 18th December did result in movement by the company but as yet no settlement has been reached. See notes to editors for previous GMB press release on the dispute.
GMB successfully resisted attempts by ISS to get an injunction in the High Court on 20th November to stop these members holding further days of strike action.
GMB members want the same pay rates and weekend enhancements and unsocial hours rates as the staff directly employed by the NHS Trust. GMB has learned ISS is getting enough money from the Trust to pay staff NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions but continues to refuse to end the two tier workforce.
ISS workers are paid between £7.10 and £7.32 per hour. The lowest rate for directly employed staff is £7.33 per hour which moves in yearly increments to £7.51 and £7.69 under the current NHS pay progression system.
ISS staff who work unsocial hours get between 90p - £2:05per hour. As direct staff they would be entitled to time and a half, ISS staff work on Saturday get time and a quarter. As direct staff this would be time and a half. When they work Sunday or a bank holiday they get time and a half. As direct staff this would be double time. ISS also pay less than sick pay for weekend.
There are also a number of health and safety issues to resolve.
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
26 November 2014
Woolwich Talks To Take Place In December
Talks to resolve the current dispute between GMB and ISS at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich are due to take place in December in the long running dispute over a two tier workforce. GMB members employed by ISS held two further days of solid strike action on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th November. There was an earlier 24 hour strike on 8th October.
Woolwich Talks To Take Place In December
Talks to resolve the current dispute between GMB and ISS at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich are due to take place in December in the long running dispute over a two tier workforce. GMB members employed by ISS held two further days of solid strike action on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th November. There was an earlier 24 hour strike on 8th October.
17 February 2015
Police Forces Support Improved Pay Offer
Members of Unite the union, working for police forces in England and Wales have backed an improved pay offer in a ballot, it has been announced. Civilian staff, including 999 call handlers, scene of crime officers, police community support officers and custody officers, accepted the revised pay offer of 2.2%, or £400, whichever is greater, by 92%.
Police Forces Support Improved Pay Offer
Members of Unite the union, working for police forces in England and Wales have backed an improved pay offer in a ballot, it has been announced. Civilian staff, including 999 call handlers, scene of crime officers, police community support officers and custody officers, accepted the revised pay offer of 2.2%, or £400, whichever is greater, by 92%.
30 January 2015
Union Seals Better Pay Deal For Woolwich Ferry Workers
A strike by Woolwich Ferry workers has been averted after Unite the union secured a better pay deal for the workforce, and persuaded ferry operator Briggs Marine to abandon threats to tear up long-standing agreements.
Union Seals Better Pay Deal For Woolwich Ferry Workers
A strike by Woolwich Ferry workers has been averted after Unite the union secured a better pay deal for the workforce, and persuaded ferry operator Briggs Marine to abandon threats to tear up long-standing agreements.
11 August 2014
Tempay GMB Members To Protest Over Pay
GMB members employed by employment agency Tempay in Swindon will mount an ABBA themed protest outside the headquarters of Wincanton Logistics in Chippenham on 13th August, at 10:00 am in a dispute over pay.
Tempay GMB Members To Protest Over Pay
GMB members employed by employment agency Tempay in Swindon will mount an ABBA themed protest outside the headquarters of Wincanton Logistics in Chippenham on 13th August, at 10:00 am in a dispute over pay.
11 December 2014
Housing Charity Employees To Go On Strike Over Pay Cuts
The housing charity Shelter is set to be hit by a three-day strike next week as union Unite announced that 400 of its members would be walking out from Tuesday 16 December over pay cuts of up to £5,000 for frontline staff.
Housing Charity Employees To Go On Strike Over Pay Cuts
The housing charity Shelter is set to be hit by a three-day strike next week as union Unite announced that 400 of its members would be walking out from Tuesday 16 December over pay cuts of up to £5,000 for frontline staff.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
