UNISON Scottish Water Branch

This result represents an overwhelming acceptance of the 2010 pay offer and is in line with informal discussions that we have had with members before and during the ballot.

We have therefore confirmed the outcome to SW and we await the results of the other Trade Unions’ ballots which are expected very soon.

If, as expected, the pay offer is accepted by all three Trade Unions, and the Scottish Government, it is likely that the pay increase will be processed for the August salaries.

It is clear from the UNISON result that there is level of pragmatism being shown by members in light of the current economic climate and the anticipated public sector cuts that are proposed by the UK coalition government.

It will certainly be good to get this year’s settlement finalised quickly as gaining any wage increase in 2011 may be significantly more difficult than it has been this year.

And on the theme of money, we have asked SW to confirm to employees when the 2010 Regulatory Bonus is to be paid and how much it is likely to be. It appears that there are still some points of clarity to be agreed with the WIC and the bonus will not be paid until “later in the year”. Hopefully before Christmas at least!

Lealta Discount Card

The Branch has issued all full members with a discount card which is provided by Lealta. This card enables you, as a Branch Member, to present it in-store at local independent retailers (20,000 across the

) to achieve a minimum of 10% discount on products and services that the business provides. Discounts are available across a variety of categories including restaurants, beauty salons, gyms, clothes shops, jewellers, garages, cafes, takeaways, sandwich shops, theme parks and many, many more!

UNISON DISCOUNT CARD MEMBERSHIP also creates the opportunity for members to personalise your own card with discounts relevant to you following the launch of the programme in July 2010 by encouraging you to recommend specific local independent retailers you would like to see offer a discount / benefit, it could be the local restaurant, sandwich shop or the gym used two or three times a week or indeed a carpet fitter, removals company or children’s entertainer only every required once!

In addition your UNISON DISCOUNT CARD MEMBERSHIP also provides you unique access to discounts with over 250 prestige national high street brands. Whereas all the local independent discounts are redeemable on production of the UNISON DISCOUNT CARD in-store, the national brands are redeemed in five different ways;

On production of the card in-store (Tenpin, Spirit Health Clubs, AUTOGLASS, Baron Jon, F.Hinds Jewellers, Moss Bros, Lightwater Valley & Pleasurewood Hills Theme Parks etc).
Online OR over the phone quoting a code (RAC, Thorntons, Virgin Experience Days, Alton Towers, LEGOLAND, Sealife Centres, West Midlands Safari Park, Cadburys Gifts, AA Driving Lessons etc).
By re-loadable gift card which can be topped up weekly or monthly tailored to meet the needs of the end user (ASDA, H. Samuel, Ernest Jones).
Via pre-purchased vouchers from the dedicated UNISON DISCOUNT CARD member helpline displayed on the reverse of your card (Love2Shop High Street Gift Voucher, Comet, Boots, Leisure Vouchers & M&S).

To register and get full details please visit the LEALTA site at - www.unisondiscountcard.com

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