UNISON is asking it's NHS employed members to take industrial action over NHS pay offer. There will be strike action from 7am-11am on Monday 13 October 2014 followed by 4 days of action short of strike action from 14 October – 17 October.
UNISON asks that if a member is employed directly by an NHS organisation on Agenda for Change terms and conditions then they are covered by the action and able to show support. Members who choose to strike would lose pay as a result.
If a member is self employed, or employed under a contract for services, then they are not covered by the action. If this is the case we would ask that they do not cross picket lines or cover the work of striking workers. These BAPO members cannot be asked to strike or take action short of strike action.
It is unlikely that any workplaces will close as a result of the strike however if so then any BAPO members should be informed by their employer and receive their full normal pay.
UNISON and other trade unions will likely be maintaining picket lines at entrances to workplaces. Pickets are allowed to peacefully persuade workers and others not to cross the picket line but anyone who decides to cross must be allowed. Anyone crossing the picket line will also likely be asked to not undertake any duties of to cover those who are on strike.
Of course it is an individual decision and BAPO members can explain that they have not been balloted and are not on strike.
The background to the strike is here http://www.unison.org.uk/at-work/health-care/key-issues/nhs-pay/home/ .
UNISON asks that if a member is employed directly by an NHS organisation on Agenda for Change terms and conditions then they are covered by the action and able to show support. Members who choose to strike would lose pay as a result.
If a member is self employed, or employed under a contract for services, then they are not covered by the action. If this is the case we would ask that they do not cross picket lines or cover the work of striking workers. These BAPO members cannot be asked to strike or take action short of strike action.
It is unlikely that any workplaces will close as a result of the strike however if so then any BAPO members should be informed by their employer and receive their full normal pay.
UNISON and other trade unions will likely be maintaining picket lines at entrances to workplaces. Pickets are allowed to peacefully persuade workers and others not to cross the picket line but anyone who decides to cross must be allowed. Anyone crossing the picket line will also likely be asked to not undertake any duties of to cover those who are on strike.
Of course it is an individual decision and BAPO members can explain that they have not been balloted and are not on strike.
The background to the strike is here http://www.unison.org.uk/at-work/health-care/key-issues/nhs-pay/home/ .
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