- Instructing al UNISON members in Ofsted not to work on Friday 16 May
- Instructing all UNISON members to work to their contracted hours only, including a ban on overtime, from 19th May to 30th May inclusive.
UNISON is working alongside our colleagues in the PCS union who are also instructing their members to take the same action.
Strike day 16th May
UNISON expects all members to observe the strike call. Ofsted management is being advised of the action in accordance with the legal timetable required.
The strike will run from 00.01 hours on Friday 16th May to 19.30 on Friday 16th May.
- Homebased members should not do any work including logging on to or using any Ofsted equipment during Friday 16th May
- Office based members should not attend work, or log-on to or use Ofsted systems remotely during Friday 16th May.
Support the strike
It is vital that all members support the call to action against Ofsted. Continuing to work on the day will undermine the actions of your fellow UNISON members and would go against the democratic decision of your union.
UNISON has given notice to Ofsted management that all members have been instructed to take part in strike action, so you do not need to notify management that your are taking part. If management contact you and ask you what your intentions are - please contact your local Rep Roulla Xyrizos for further advice.
Any attempt by management to coerce or intimidate you into breaking the strike should be reported to either Roulla Xyrizos or Lambeth UNISON immediately.
Activities on the day
All members are encouraged to attend our national rally on Friday May 16th to meet with your colleagues and to give the maximum publicity to the dispute. With such a large home-based workforce, management will attempt to play down the numbers participating - and we need the rallies to be well-attended so we can show the impact of the strike.
Join the picket line at Ofsted HQ in Holborn. Roulla will be there from 07.45am, followed by Lambeth UNISON officials and Stuart Barber and Mike Stapley Social Care Inspector and UNISON rep.
Whatever you do - make sure you come out and get involved - this is your chance to stand up with your colleagues and be counted!
See you on the day!
1 comments:
Why is Ofsted stating in 4.5 of the 'Industrial Action - Information for Employees' that
'Pickets and their organisers should ensure that in general the number of pickets does not exceed SIX at any one entrance to. or exit from, the premises. Frequently a smaller number will be appropriate'?
Is this lawful? acceptable? or even allowed?
This is a UNISON picket, why are Ofsted trying to control and contain it?
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