5 Million Reasons To Be In Unite The Union!
MOD And Unite Settle Information and Consultation Claims
4th August 2008
- MOD have agreed to settle with Unite the Union (Amicus Section)
the Information and Consultation claims which were based on the
alleged failure to inform and consult in relation to the cessation
or diminution in work carried out at DSG (ex DARA) St Athan.
- Full and final settlement was achieved after extensive and
detailed negotiations. The value of the settlement is in the region
of £5M. Each of the affected employees will receive £3K.
- MOD and Unite are now finalising administration and
distribution arrangements.
Bryan Godsell, Unite the Union, Regional Officer said:
”This settlement graphically demonstrates the value and
importance of being a member of Unite the Union. We are delighted
that this claim has finally been settled through negotiation.
Despite the complexity and sensitivity of the claim the
negotiations between Unite the Union and the MoD have been
conducted in a positive and pragmatic manner over a 2 year period
resulting in a fantastic settlement for Unite the Union and all the
affected employees.
The settlement finally draws a line under the issues resulting
from the proposals to transfer Fast Jet servicing from St Athan to
Main Operating Bases during the period from 2004 to 2007. This
settlement goes a long way to overcoming the disappointment felt by
employees at St Athan over the way in which they feel the transfer
of work was handled.
Our members at DSG St Athan can now focus on the future and the
challenge of securing work beyond the current VC10 servicing
programme.
I would like to pay tribute to Gavin Toker Unite Convenor at DSG
St Athan (Formerly DARA St Athan) for his perseverance in pursuing
this matter in the first instance which resulted in the claim being
raised by Unite the Union and for his professionalism and support
throughout the negotiation.
I would also like to pay tribute to Neil Johnson and our team of
Legal Advisors at Rowley Ashworth Solicitors whose expert advice
and guidance throughout the negotiation assisted in bringing this
claim to a successful conclusion”.
For Further Information Contact: Bryan Godsell, Unite Regional
Officer Office – 01792 470434 Mobile – 07958 515333 E Mail:
bryan.godsell@unitetheunion.org
