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Date: 16/09/2009
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On Wednesday, 9th September UNISON representatives attended the first of a series of consultation meetings about the proposed changes within One British Gas and were formally notified of those staff at risk of redundancy in Cardiff : with the total number of potential redundancies being, 29 posts across Level 7 & Level 8 in British Gas Trading and 1 post at Level 7 in British Gas Services. The Business is currently in consultation with us and are committed in securing alternative roles for people to minimise the potential redundancies. These have been identified as follows: British Gas Trading Limited: Level 8 - 15 proposed redundancies (8 in Management Development Team; 1 in Finance & MI; 3 in PE People Team; 3 in Energy Sales) British Gas Services Limited: Level 7 - 1 proposed redundancy in Energy Sales A number of 'at risk' posts have also been identified for Level 5 & Level 6 staff and it is recommended for members to contact us for further information.
The Business has provided the following explanation: "As outlined by Phil Bentley in his announcement on the 11th August 2009, British Gas is facing very competitive markets, pressures for price cuts, increasingly demanding customers and greater direct involvement from Government - all set against the backdrop of the UK recession and a growing trend of lower demand for energy. Whilst British Gas has seen positive half year results, they do not reflect the challenging future we face. Within this context we have, like most UK companies, reviewed how we operate. We have to constantly look at our costs; one way to think about it is for every pound we spend it's another pound that our customers must pay. At the time of creating One British Gas we knew that one of the benefits of coming back together would be to make us more efficient and reduce duplication. Back in March, we didn't want to rush at this, but rather take a considered view based on experience of the new organisation. However, we now know that we can run the business more effectively and have announced to affected teams based in Cardiff that we propose a reduction of 29 people, 27 of whom are in British Gas Trading."
The Business has proposed a selection process based on: * Performance records: taking into account performance ratings for 2007, 2008 and 2009 Your UNISON representatives would like to consult members on the proposals taking into account the following: The proposed method is to be delivered as a desktop exercise and completed by the staffs line manager. UNISON believes that affected staff should be given the maximum opportunity to have a direct input in the outcome of their own selection process and has delivered an initial alternative: to enable staff to complete and provide their own examples of how they meet the person specification/criteria. We enclose a copy of the proposed individual assessment form for level 7 &
level 8 staff provided by the Business:
click here Further information is also available by visiting the website: click here We ask staff to provide their views by sending responses to consultation@unisoncymruwalesgas.org.uk or by speaking with your UNISON steward.
Nationally, discussions are underway following a Company proposal to deal with staff in British Gas Energy who are on a salary in excess of the range for their role. It is proposed: * staff £3000 or less above the salary range for their role will have their salary frozen until the range catches up.
Please forward comments to consultation@unisoncymruwalesgas.org.uk or by speaking with your UNISON steward ideally no later than 21st September.
At present, the current pay review date for level 8 employees is 1st January. Whilst the agreement states we use October data, the data is never available in time, so July data is normally used (with agreement). All other employees pay review is on 1st April of each year. It is proposed to move all Level 8 employees in BGE to 1st April pay date. Should the pay review date occur on 1st April 2010, staff will receive a pay award covering 15 months. This will then enable the use of the October data. Please forward your comments to consultation@unisoncymruwalesgas.org.uk or by speaking with your UNISON steward ideally no later than 21st September. There is no better time to be a member of a recognised Trade Union, only a recognised Trade Union can negotiate on your behalf. By being a member of UNISON you have the full support of your local Workplace Representatives, your National Representatives and the Full Time Officer in your area offices.. If you have received this email and are not a member, or know some one who would like to join us, contact your local Workplace representative. Our strength is in our numbers... the more members we have, the stronger we are and the greater our voices can be heard.
Members are reminded that they can contact their local representative to express their views or to forward any questions. Alternatively, please feel free to email us at queries@unisoncymruwalesgas.org.uk - other contact methods may also be found at the bottom of this message. Regards, Unison Cymru/Wales Gas
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