(.doc)Apologies: NF, ST, RG, KD
Present: DF, DB, KDi, PB, KF, RB, MM, BL
1. Pay Forum
We have come to a basic (temporary) agreement for a procedure that will be revisited in November. Work on ‘job families’ for AR staff will start in Spring 2010. No further news about VT hours.
Re: promotions. People have 3 weeks to get in applications in. Agreed to recommend to CP that if a member of staff cannot complete their applications in 3 weeks,
a) the staff member will alert HR of this problem by the normal application deadline
b) management will agree to consider their application, and it will not be unreasonably refused
c) where applications are received too late to be processed by the appropriate panels, they will be heard at the earliest opportunity and the decision, if positive, backdated
There were several areas requiring discussion/resolution:
1) Movement from Lecturer A to Lecturer B. We have found satisfactory wording.
2) Readers: We have reached an impasse around placing Readers on Grade 10. We struck a compromise, concerning procedures for increments and for progression to particular points within Grade 9.
3) Hours of Work: We have come to an agreement, with the proviso that it will be reviewed within JNCC.
4) There is a section in the document on ‘talent management’ that should be removed.
2. National ballot
We have a national ballot starting tomorrow and running until 22 May. The employers have formally offered 0.3%;. Even though UCU joined with other unions in New JNCHES, there was no offer until now. UCU has insisted that we won’t trade off pay for job security. 100 institutions are now earmarked for cuts. UCEA’s line is that ‘this is a matter for individual institutions’; we are saying that this is a national issue. 0.3% is an insult in the context of potentially massive redundancies, and translates in real terms into a 2% pay cut. Every member has been contacted by Sally Hunt. Overall we need to take a strong position against cuts.
We will have a branch meeting on Wednesday 13 May from 12:30-2pm. Kirsten will call HQ about posters. The meeting should be followed up with an email to those who can’t make it.
3. Report on Twinning Activity with Al-Quds Open University
Agreed MM’s report on the visit to Palestine and suggestions for curriculum links. There are 2 areas where we can move forward:
1) Educational technologies
2) English language for academic purposes
We will edit the report and circulate to members, as an open call for help. We will also send a targeted email to individuals who could provide specialist assistance.
4. Recognition Agreement
DF reported on negotiations concerning a joint recognition agreement with Unison and HR.
5. Revision of College Policies
We have had one meeting with HR and Unison about revising the College policies on eg PDR, sickness, disciplinary and capability. Agreed to include grievance procedure as part of this. Exec agreed that it’s vital to maintain Statute 16 for all members.
6. PBI
We still have our motion on non-compliance. We are awaiting further guidance from the national union. We have agreed to launch a poster/postcard campaign with the students for September.
7. London Region Meeting – 2 May
Kirsten will go and write a brief report based on the minutes.
Returning Officer for student elections
Nobody has volunteered. Someone please step up!
Induction
The induction for new members of staff will be between 11 and 12 on the 5th of May. Kirsten will send posters and membership forms to Rody.
Visteon strike
Agreed to donate £100. Kirsten will send Duncan the details of the bank account.
For an archive of older meetings, look here.
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