On the 25th March 2010, following a postponement from February, stewards from TMF (The Mungo Foundation), accompanied by UNISON Regional Organiser met with members from TMF management at Clyde Street. Both sides had a long agenda and prioritising of items was necessary, with assurance that any item outstanding on the Agenda will be re-submitted as soon as possible at a further meeting. It was suggested and agreed that the JCC would meet by monthly in future; at present the meetings normally take place quarterly. New dates were agreed to discuss and finalise items such as Sleepovers, Rota’s, Manual Grades and organisation Policies and Procedures currently under review or being introduced.
The Director of HR informed the meeting that some non pay benefits such as, Child Care Vouchers, Discounted gym membership for the Glasgow Club and a “Bike to Work” scheme would soon be on offer to staff. Memo’s will be going out to projects with more information. TMF Management updated the committee on the impact the reduction of funding due to the recession is having on our organisation and the measures being taken to minimise the effect on the services we provide. A project update was also given, with reassurances that any changes necessitated by funding cuts would be discussed with UNISON in the first instance, priority being given to maintaining and delivering a good quality service and safe guarding staff employment. The organisation are planning SVQ monthly workshops with TMF accredited assessors, to support staff working towards SVQ qualifications and also TMF have extended an invitation to a union steward to attend the forthcoming Award Ceremony to those who have successfully completed their SVQ or other qualification.
It was good to get some matters resolved or progressed at the JCC but there are still many issues outstanding so it is good we have increased the frequency of meetings and have future dates set.
There is a lot going on in TMF. Keep in touch with your stewards to here the latest.
Best wishes
Alice Lyness
UNISON Convenor TMF
