What's happening on the day?
Picket lines, a local rally in Selly Oak amd a mass demonstration and Rally in the city centre. It's important we get out there are get our message across, this is a strike not a duvet day.
Can I bring my kids along?
Please do! Most schools will be closed on that day anyway. Please bring them and we'll have flags and whistles to keep them entertained.
What should I wear?
Wear sensible clothes for the weather and comfortable shoes. UHB Trust has said that staff should not wear their uniform if on strike. UNISON will be providing green ponchos on the day.
Who else is on strike?
At the hospital staff with be joining us on strike from the Charatered Society of Physiotherapists, the Society of Radiographers, the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and Unite. Across the public sector there are 20 unions taking part including school, libraries, bin collection, street cleaning, housing, benefits, tax collection, job centres, colleges and universities, police staff, social services, and more.
Will I loose pay?
The Trust will be taking pay of staff for the hours they would have worked. We have strongly argued that this is unfair and the Trust should follow many other employers and only deduct 1/7th of your weekly pay. However the information the Trust has put out on hourly pay rates is not what you would loose from your salary as the tax/NI etc would also me reduced.
What if I'm in hardship as a result of the action?
The Branch has established a fund to issue hardship payment. For more details contact James Anthony
I'm worried about my patients if I go on strike
UNISON is working with the other unions and the Trust to make sure that there is 'emergency cover' to ensure patients are not put at risk. This may mean some UNISON members will be exempt from taking action, however unless you receive an exemption you should take strike action.
I'm a registered professional (such as Nurse, OT, Pharmacist) am I able to take strike action?
Yes, you have as much right to take industrial action as anyone else. In fact the NMC has issued a statement that taking strike action does not breach the Code of Conduct. This should be the same for the other regulators.
Will I be treated differently if I go on strike?
In their information to staff the Trust have stated 'The Trust accepts your decision to strike and you will not suffer any detriment in the way you are treated as a result'
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