Unite ballot- 'Defend UK construction jobs'
Discussion
Just picked up a Unite union leaflet from one of the locker rooms (UK oil refinery). Can't scan it in as I don't want it registered I put it on the work network 
, so I'll quote from the Unite website (see here: http://www.unitetheunion.com/campaigns/uk_workers_...:
Unite the union is fighting for a fairer deal for workers on UK construction contracts.
At a time when the engineering construction sector has the ability to be offering quality jobs to working people, UK workers are being excluded from these job opportunities and the hard-won NAECI agreement is under serious threat.
Because the employers’ body, the ECIA refused the majority of our demands during negotiations with our unions, Unite and the GMB, we are left with no choice than to ballot our members for industrial action to defend their right to work in the industry, defend the integrity of the terms and conditions enshrined in the ‘Blue Book’ and ensure that these benefits apply to all workers in the industry.
Your union is urging you to Vote "YES" to defend UK construction jobs
What we want:
a pay rise
a register of unemployed workers in the industry which the employers must use to fill vacancies
a transparent and effective auditing system to monitor ‘Blue Book’ rates and other benefits apply to all
twelve paid trips home for all workers regardless of where they come from
ability for union full time official to instigate procedure at any site
procedure to ensure all workers have appropriate skills (eg ACE card)
Your vote counts - your union is urging you to cast a YES vote.
My fear is this will just drive out investment when we need it most, the unions look to be lining up for a face-off with industry again, and it's all going to end in tears.
Winter of discontent '09/'10, anyone?
Edit: I oughta add, I'm a staff worker without any affiliation to any union.
, so I'll quote from the Unite website (see here: http://www.unitetheunion.com/campaigns/uk_workers_...:Unite the union is fighting for a fairer deal for workers on UK construction contracts.
At a time when the engineering construction sector has the ability to be offering quality jobs to working people, UK workers are being excluded from these job opportunities and the hard-won NAECI agreement is under serious threat.
Because the employers’ body, the ECIA refused the majority of our demands during negotiations with our unions, Unite and the GMB, we are left with no choice than to ballot our members for industrial action to defend their right to work in the industry, defend the integrity of the terms and conditions enshrined in the ‘Blue Book’ and ensure that these benefits apply to all workers in the industry.
Your union is urging you to Vote "YES" to defend UK construction jobs
What we want:
a pay rise
a register of unemployed workers in the industry which the employers must use to fill vacancies
a transparent and effective auditing system to monitor ‘Blue Book’ rates and other benefits apply to all
twelve paid trips home for all workers regardless of where they come from
ability for union full time official to instigate procedure at any site
procedure to ensure all workers have appropriate skills (eg ACE card)
Your vote counts - your union is urging you to cast a YES vote.
My fear is this will just drive out investment when we need it most, the unions look to be lining up for a face-off with industry again, and it's all going to end in tears.
Winter of discontent '09/'10, anyone?
Edit: I oughta add, I'm a staff worker without any affiliation to any union.
Edited by leon_t on Thursday 9th July 11:19
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