BMG Newsletter Issue 11 Apr - Jul 2013
- 1. GLA Unison Black Members Group Events Issue 11 Dear Member Welcome to issue 11 of your newsletter. We would like to also extend this to our new members who have recently joined Unison , and hope that they will enjoy the benefits of being a member. We have again been through another round of restructures and Unison has risen to the challenge in representing its members and offering advice and support. If you have any queries, or are worried about any aspect of the process, please contact us, so we are able to guide you through this difficult time. We hope that you enjoy this edition of the newsletter and welcome thoughts, ideas or suggestions for future publications. Lorraine Eyers Chair Abena Oppong-Asare Vice Chair Unison Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss FM restructuring. All welcome Committee Room 3 from 12.30pm to 2pm on Friday 19th July Festivals For free festivals check your local press and council websites for details Unison News A survey is being developed by the Black Members group to assess member satisfaction at City Hall. We are urging members to complete this short questionnaire. The survey results will form part of a roundtable discussion in due course. It is vital that staff use this opportunity to have their voices heard, as we are keen to bring issues to the attention of management . First 50 respondents will receive a free gift upon completion of the survey Pay Claim 2013-14 A letter has been sent to Jeff Jacobs in respect of a claim for a pay award for 2013-14. Unison and management are currently in negotiations and all members will be kept updated as developments happen. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Lorraine Eyers or Abena Oppong-Asare
- 2. GLA Learning and Development GLA News http://intranet.london.gov.uk/blogs/c areer-pathways-workshop-availability- july-2013 Seminars and Debates Culture Diary There are still spaces available on the career pathway workshops. Please try and attend these courses which have proved extremely useful and engaging. Please contact Dianne Huff for further information Facing up to racial violence A report on how racial violence is shaping the UK has been published by the Institute of Race Relations. The report warns that attacks on Black individuals are actually spreading to new areas of the country. To read the full report, visit: http://www.dodsmonitoring.com/downlo ads/misc_files/IRR.pdf Click on image above for website link Click on image above for website link We are currently planning our social events and debates for 2013-14. We welcome any ideas or suggestions as to what members would like the group to organise. This could be motivational speakers, debates on particular subjects , film screenings or presentations. Please contact us for further information.