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TWO UNISON BRANCH OFFICIALS SACKED - 21 SEPTEMBER 2005
2,000 UNISON members out on strike in Sefton Council
Over 2,000 UNISON members in Sefton Council were on strike for 3 days over the continued suspension of their 2 Branch Officers Nigel Flanagan and Paul Summers.
Nigel and Paul were originally suspended on 17 May over allegations of intimidation and aggressive behaviour at a demonstration against housing stock transfers in the strand shopping centre in Bootle. But police statements obtained by Thompsons Solicitors state that the demonstration was 'peaceful' and 'passed without incident'. In addition CCTV footage has been viewed by the UNISON Regional Secretary Frank Hont and other officials of UNISON and shows no evidence of misconduct.
UNISON sees this as a clear political attack on UNISON who have also been evicted from their office which was on Council premises.
But Sefton Council has now declared itself 'financially crippled' by the loss of the Stock Transfer ballot. Tenants voted by 55% against stock transfer on a 62.8% turnout, after the Council spent ?5.2 million on leaflets, brochures, videos and consultants in an attempt to win the 'yes' vote. The 'no' campaign organised by tenants and UNISON cost ?21,000.
The North West Regional Executive Committee has agreed to support the financial appeal and will be forwarding details to all trade unions in the area. The strikers will also be speaking at the next NWTUC regional Council on September 24th.
Over 2,000 UNISON members in Sefton Council were on strike for 3 days over the continued suspension of their 2 Branch Officers Nigel Flanagan and Paul Summers.
Nigel and Paul were originally suspended on 17 May over allegations of intimidation and aggressive behaviour at a demonstration against housing stock transfers in the strand shopping centre in Bootle. But police statements obtained by Thompsons Solicitors state that the demonstration was 'peaceful' and 'passed without incident'. In addition CCTV footage has been viewed by the UNISON Regional Secretary Frank Hont and other officials of UNISON and shows no evidence of misconduct.
UNISON sees this as a clear political attack on UNISON who have also been evicted from their office which was on Council premises.
But Sefton Council has now declared itself 'financially crippled' by the loss of the Stock Transfer ballot. Tenants voted by 55% against stock transfer on a 62.8% turnout, after the Council spent ?5.2 million on leaflets, brochures, videos and consultants in an attempt to win the 'yes' vote. The 'no' campaign organised by tenants and UNISON cost ?21,000.
The North West Regional Executive Committee has agreed to support the financial appeal and will be forwarding details to all trade unions in the area. The strikers will also be speaking at the next NWTUC regional Council on September 24th.
Industrial Action
The National Union of Mineworkers expresses its support for fellow trade unionists in the Public Sector who today are having to resort to withdrawing their labour (a fundamental right of any worker) and take strike action against these unfair cuts to their pensions and terms and conditions.
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Funeral of Gerry Gibson
It is with deep regret that the NUM (Yorkshire Area) announce the Funeral Service details for Gerry Gibson who tragically lost his life at Kellingley Colliery on Tuesday 27th September 2011.The Service in dedication to Gerry a much respected member,work mate & fellow miner will be held in
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Statement from Gerry's Family
We are all truly devastated by Gerry's sudden and tragic death.
We would like to pay tribute to everyone involved in attempts to rescue Gerry - all work colleagues; Kellingley rescue team; the air ambulance team and all other medics who were on site. Their tireless efforts were not i
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Fatality at Kellingley Colliery
it is with deep regret that the national union of mineworkers has to confirm that as a result of a tragic accident at kellingley colliery one of our members has lost his life.
the whole workforce at the colliery are devastated at the loss of a friend and colleague as a result of a roof fall on 502s
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