SERTUC - Public Services Committee
Report on Meeting - October 6th 2008
There were 12 delegates from a range of unions, along with John Ball
- SERTUC officer, Mike Walker - Unison ( Secretary).
Minutes - Of previous meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising - Report on the Academies Conference, which was deemed
a successful event. Discussion on the bias of the press in London.
And the need to ensure alternative views are heard.
Election of Officers
Chair - Martin Powell-Davies NUT
Secretary - Mike Walker - Unison
Pay in Public Sector
Update on situation following local government strikes 16/17 July.
Process of Binding Arbitration being entered into.
UCATT local government members accepted offer - but many members had
different views
Education - NUT are balloting for industrial action on pay.
UCU - Pay ongoing issue. De-recognition of UCU being undertaken by
some universities.
NHS - Gearing up for negotiations in 2009 when current deal expires.
Civil Service - PCS ballot under way over pay. Expect action before
Christmas.
Future Events - SERTUC
Safety Reps Conference 14.11.08
Joint Conference on Public Service Broadcasting 15.11.08
Delegates reported on -
Tax Office closures
DWP - Office Services Review - Switchboard service effects of privatisation
Hammersmith Council - Privatisation of services - Call Centre in Rochdale.
NUT Pay Rally - Lewisham Town Hall, tonight.
Public Services not Private Profit -Meeting in Norwich. A good meeting
but had an attendance of 20+
Next meeting - Date to be advised.
Chris Burrow 06.10.08
