The latest news from the FCTU http://www.fctu.org.uk/ The latest news from the FCTU delivered directly to you. Forestry Commission Trade Unions News Government & Organizations National en Copyright 2007 edward.shephard@forestry.gsi.gov.uk (Edward Shephard) unions@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:12:05 GMT Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:12:05 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.1.0 The latest position on pay is that the FC has decided to implement the new pay scales covering the period 1st October 2008 through to 30th September 2011. The FCTU are disappointed that further negotiations were not possible prior to the imposition. The latest position on pay is that the FC has decided to implement the new pay scales covering the period 1st October 2008 through to 30th September 2011. The FCTU are disappointed that further negotiations were not possible prior to the imposition. /pay2008/index.asp Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:11:39 GMT manual:1239264725756:27606814813909464:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Pay After three weeks of balloting and despite the dreadful conditions in the wider economic and employment market, members of all four unions have voted to reject this year's pay offer. After three weeks of balloting and despite the dreadful conditions in the wider economic and employment market, members of all four unions have voted to reject this year's pay offer. /pay2008/index.asp Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:46:17 GMT manual:1235897200481:173:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Pay For the last few months Robert Beaney has been representing the FCTU group looking at options for the new Performance Management System. Robert has now posted a report from the final meeting of the working group. For the last few months Robert Beaney has been representing the FCTU group looking at options for the new Performance Management System. Robert has now posted a report from the final meeting of the working group. /peoplestrategy/index.asp#003 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:42:02 GMT manual:1235320952702:8481482588018915:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Issues As part of the ongoing efforts to balance the books in FR as well as introduce the new Science Centres, senior manages have announced a modest VER scheme. As part of the ongoing efforts to balance the books in FR as well as introduce the new Science Centres, senior manages have announced a modest VER scheme. /forestresearch/2008Review/index.asp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:21:59 GMT manual:1234005750635:4009961507597395:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Forest Research Our Climate Change Bill pages have now been updated with news from an excellent public meeting held in West Argyll. Our Climate Change Bill pages have now been updated with news from an excellent public meeting held in West Argyll. /scotland/ClimateChangeBill/index.asp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:55:51 GMT manual:1234004176449:22220113602756184:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Scotland Balloting on the 2008 pay offer is now underway. Ballot papers must be returned by no later than 20th February, and the results will be announced on Monday 23rd February. Balloting on the 2008 pay offer is now underway. Ballot papers must be returned by no later than 20th February, and the results will be announced on Monday 23rd February. /pay2008/index.asp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:54:56 GMT manual:1234004119712:9057966469424504:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Pay Our Climate Change Bill pages have now been updated with news of recent meetings held over the New Year break, details of the Bill itself, and information about forthcoming events including a drop-in session for MSPs at the Parliament later this month. Our Climate Change Bill pages have now been updated with news of recent meetings held over the New Year break, details of the Bill itself, and information about forthcoming events including a drop-in session for MSPs at the Parliament later this month. /scotland/ClimateChangeBill/index.asp Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:04:34 GMT manual:1231848311082:33248114773158444:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Scotland Minutes of the first meeting of the working group held on 2nd December as well as the latest information regarding mobility and redundancy terms that will apply to affected staff are now available. Minutes of the first meeting of the working group held on 2nd December as well as the latest information regarding mobility and redundancy terms that will apply to affected staff are now available. /england/index.asp Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:40:04 GMT manual:1231778432785:46755746516896660:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml England Just before the Christmas break we concluded our negotiations for the 2008 pay round and HR have now presented a final offer to all staff. Each of the unions will now ballot its members on the offer and the results will be announced on 23rd February. Just before the Christmas break we concluded our negotiations for the 2008 pay round and HR have now presented a final offer to all staff. Each of the unions will now ballot its members on the offer and the results will be announced on 23rd February. /pay2008/index.asp Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:58:11 GMT manual:1231775924002:7215954914227668:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Pay Our Climate Change Bill page has now been updated with an online petition, links to other websites that support the campaign and a Facebook Group! Our Climate Change Bill page has now been updated with an online petition, links to other websites that support the campaign and a Facebook Group! /scotland/ClimateChangeBill/index.asp Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:02:26 GMT manual:1229450576070:741810965339085:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Scotland With the report of the Review due to be issued any day now, Lorraine has provided members with a update on the Area Committee's work so far. With the report of the Review due to be issued any day now, Lorraine has provided members with a update on the Area Committee's work so far. /forestresearch/2008Review/index.asp Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:39:59 GMT manual:1229164830657:8119192323072368:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Forest Research Following the suspension of this years pay talks, we have now heard that the talks taking place between PCS and the Cabinet Office have been successful, though their immediate impact is not yet known. We have scheduled further talks with FC managers on Thursday 18th December. Following the suspension of this years pay talks, we have now heard that the talks taking place between PCS and the Cabinet Office have been successful, though their immediate impact is not yet known. We have scheduled further talks with FC managers on Thursday 18th December. /pay2008/index.asp Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:24:13 GMT manual:1229163879175:11272702241546106:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Pay Following the suspension of the industrial action planned for 10th November, the PCS NEC has reached a new agreement on pay with the Cabinet Office. Following the suspension of the industrial action planned for 10th November, the PCS NEC has reached a new agreement on pay with the Cabinet Office. /pcs/NationalCampaign2008Action.asp Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:23:21 GMT manual:1229163844356:38349912135262584:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml PCS Read our latest update on the Climate Change Bill, and find out what you can do to help protect Scotland's forests and Scottish jobs. Read our latest update on the Climate Change Bill, and find out what you can do to help protect Scotland's forests and Scottish jobs. /scotland/ClimateChangeBill/index.asp Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:19:36 GMT manual:1228040404933:4427708620717157:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Scotland Following the announcement of the closure of the Cambridge Office, Tim Gill and colleagues from the England Area Committee will be meeting with England managers on Tuesday 2nd December to discuss the implications of the closure and how we can best protect the interests of staff. Following the announcement of the closure of the Cambridge Office, Tim Gill and colleagues from the England Area Committee will be meeting with England managers on Tuesday 2nd December to discuss the implications of the closure and how we can best protect the interests of staff. /england/index.asp Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:18:58 GMT manual:1228040365917:645498493139815:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml England Following the suspension of the industrial action planned for 10th November, the PCS NEC will issue a report on progress with the national talks on 1st December. Following the suspension of the industrial action planned for 10th November, the PCS NEC will issue a report on progress with the national talks on 1st December. /pcs/NationalCampaign2008Action.asp Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:18:01 GMT manual:1228040325505:8153433625168839:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml PCS After yet another lengthy delay we have finally started this year's pay talks; but with the heavy hand of HM Treasury choking-off our room for negotiation, all hope for an amicable settlement now lies with the National pay talks. After yet another lengthy delay we have finally started this year's pay talks; but with the heavy hand of HM Treasury choking-off our room for negotiation, all hope for an amicable settlement now lies with the National pay talks. /pay2008/index.asp Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:42:13 GMT manual:1227123761129:4542780944275402:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Issues Read our latest update on the Climate Change Bill, and find out what you can do to help protect Scotland's forests and Scottish jobs. Read our latest update on the Climate Change Bill, and find out what you can do to help protect Scotland's forests and Scottish jobs. /scotland/ClimateChangeBill/index.asp Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:41:31 GMT manual:1227123722553:7937257903529363:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Scotland On 7th November Hazel Maclean and Edward Shephard met with Bob, James and Helen Paterson to discuss the impact that the roll-out of SRDP is having on the quality and quantity of work for some staff in conservancy offices. On 7th November Hazel Maclean and Edward Shephard met with Bob, James and Helen Paterson to discuss the impact that the roll-out of SRDP is having on the quality and quantity of work for some staff in conservancy offices. /scotland/index.asp#005 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:17:16 GMT manual:1226603867107:9138895:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Scotland Staff at the Cambridge Office have reacted with astonishment at the news that the office will close by May 2010. The office is home for about 30 permanent staff and all posts will be relocated to the newly expanded office in Bristol by no later than May 2010. Staff at the Cambridge Office have reacted with astonishment at the news that the office will close by May 2010. The office is home for about 30 permanent staff and all posts will be relocated to the newly expanded office in Bristol by no later than May 2010. /england/index.asp Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:50:25 GMT manual:1226134251624:14101194422689324:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml England Staff across Scotland have reacted with alarm at proposals to lease out up to 25% of the forest estate in Scotland to foreign investors: initial information on the Scottish Climate Change Bill and a report from our meeting with the Minister is now available. Staff across Scotland have reacted with alarm at proposals to lease out up to 25% of the forest estate in Scotland to foreign investors: initial information on the Scottish Climate Change Bill and a report from our meeting with the Minister is now available. /scotland/ClimateChangeBill/index.asp Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:49:47 GMT manual:1226134214762:15564961712098124:http://www.fctu.org.uk/rssfeeds/fctunews.xml Scotland