I have not seen any mention of this previously:-
Publication Date: 20-May-15
Circular No: Circular No: IR/128/15
Circular No: IR/128/15
Our Ref: B/14/2
20th May 2015
To: Branches, Regional Councils & Regional Offices
Dear Colleague,
BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS STAGECOACH (NORFOLK GREEN) KINGS LYNN
There have been a number of ongoing issues at the above depot including the fact that the company are attempting to circumnavigate the statutory recognition process with your union within the former Norfolk Green part of the business. In addition, no discussions regarding pay or terms and conditions have taken place and the company continue to take excessive disciplinary measures against RMT members at the depot. In light of the situation I have informed the company that a dispute situation now exists between them and this union.
Further, it appears that the company have made an agreement with sister union, Unite, to change the company boundary so that Norfolk Green is now encompassed into Stagecoach and Unite have sole recognition without any consultation with members at the garage. This disgraceful behaviour has angered members as it is a clear attempt to deny them the union of choice, the RMT. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of local activists and the organising unit in relation to both the Central Arbitration Committee, where we have taken our claim for union recognition, and for organising members at the depot.
I am currently undertaking preparations for a ballot for industrial action due to this untenable situation and the papers will be sent out shortly.
A demonstration will be taking place to support members and the union on Tuesday 26th May 2015 at 12.30 in Kings Lynn, please attend and support your union and fellow members.
I would be grateful if you could bring this circular to the attention of your members.
Yours sincerely
Mick Cash
General Secretary
Publication Date: 20-May-15
Circular No: Circular No: IR/128/15
Circular No: IR/128/15
Our Ref: B/14/2
20th May 2015
To: Branches, Regional Councils & Regional Offices
Dear Colleague,
BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS STAGECOACH (NORFOLK GREEN) KINGS LYNN
There have been a number of ongoing issues at the above depot including the fact that the company are attempting to circumnavigate the statutory recognition process with your union within the former Norfolk Green part of the business. In addition, no discussions regarding pay or terms and conditions have taken place and the company continue to take excessive disciplinary measures against RMT members at the depot. In light of the situation I have informed the company that a dispute situation now exists between them and this union.
Further, it appears that the company have made an agreement with sister union, Unite, to change the company boundary so that Norfolk Green is now encompassed into Stagecoach and Unite have sole recognition without any consultation with members at the garage. This disgraceful behaviour has angered members as it is a clear attempt to deny them the union of choice, the RMT. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of local activists and the organising unit in relation to both the Central Arbitration Committee, where we have taken our claim for union recognition, and for organising members at the depot.
I am currently undertaking preparations for a ballot for industrial action due to this untenable situation and the papers will be sent out shortly.
A demonstration will be taking place to support members and the union on Tuesday 26th May 2015 at 12.30 in Kings Lynn, please attend and support your union and fellow members.
I would be grateful if you could bring this circular to the attention of your members.
Yours sincerely
Mick Cash
General Secretary