Tuesday 23 December 2008

Glasgow Community Service Supervisors to strike from 6 January 2009

Community Service Supervisors within Glasgow City Council’s Social Work Department are set to strike from Tuesday 6 January 2009.

UNISON members employed as Community Service Supervisors voted overwhelmingly in favour of continuous strike action following the refusal of Glasgow City Council to pay them the right rate for the job.

UNISON members have been telling the Council for some time now that their pay is incorrect. Members had been told by the Council that the new pay and grading system would resolve their issues, but it has not.

Brian Smith, UNISON Glasgow City Branch said “Members are angry that despite promises the employers continue to fail to recognise the job they do and pay them a fair rate for the job. Members don’t want to take action and cause problems but they have been left with no other option”.

Community Service Supervisors in Glasgow oversee Community Service Offenders working in the Community. This strike will mean that this alternative to Prison Service in Glasgow will stop as of 6 January 2009.

ENDS

Facts: 21 employees in Glasgow City Council 88.89% ballot turnout 93.75% voted yes to strike action

For further information contact: Brian Smith Mike Kirby Mandy McDowall UNISON GCC Branch Scottish Convener Regional Organiser 07870 914361 (mob) 07803 952261 (mob) 07903 846427 (mob)

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