Posted: 24th May 2019
Today we had further discussions with Wilko to resolve the current DC weekend dispute.
We felt that further progress has been made and are now awaiting confirmation minutes to be sent for us to review.
Once received and confirmed we will communicate to DC GMB members via post next week at the earliest…
Posted: 24th May 2019
7 DAY WORKING UPDATE – 23rd May 2019
The company have met with GMB this week in a last ditch attempt to avert a ballot for industrial action and reach a consensus in regard to 7 day deliveries and the frequency of weekend working for DC members.
GMB again acknowledged Wilko’s need/desire to deliver to…
Posted: 10th May 2019
https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/major-wilko-strike-looms-over-weekend-working?fbclid=IwAR1PgT6MzVMUVbrhxl9-soUAp9nBp3DVPjrF4MKfCQbPtJK33QS0tl5MxIk
Posted: 10th May 2019
We have received some interest from members on how to get on the Email list to receive GMB correspondence directly. Such as the Communications sent out to DC based GMB Members yesterday from National GMB office.
If you give your email address details to one of the reps or contact the Regional office they will…
Posted: 19th April 2019
Bulletin No 4 April 2019
WILKO PAY CLAIM UPDATE
Dear Colleagues
Further talks with Wilko took place on Thursday 11th April in Worksop.
Management gave GMB national reps a business update and during the latter stages of negotiations Wilko put forward an offer for those currently earning more than National Living Wage (NLW) and team…
Posted: 16th April 2019
* Union Learning Update *
After considerable team member interest and consulting with Coleg Gwent, we have an update on the essential skill courses.
The Coleg Gwent team will be on site at DC2 on Wednesday 1st May for enrolment and then looking to start courses on Thursday 9th May. No times are confirmed as…
Posted: 1st April 2019
* DC1 and DC2 Update 1/4/2019 *
Over the next few days you should start receiving DC specific GMB correspondence containing your indicative ballot paper and pre paid return envelope.
It is imperative that you have your say to give us a true and accurate reflection of the feeling amongst the DC membership.…
Posted: 8th March 2019
* DC2 7 Day Working *
Just to update as there has been a lot of en-queries, The flexible working panel are looking at the DC2 flexible requests next week.
There has been a slight delay due to members of the panel having pre booked holidays.
Posted: 6th March 2019
*DC2 7 day working Update*
Just to update as quite rightly and as expected the new rotas are causing a lot of upset and anger within the DC and also with our colleagues at DC1. This is due to the detrimental impact to work life balance and what some team members believe could be an…