"Eskimo Will" wrote in message news:...
Ballot papers are going out now.
Seems they are taking a lead from the doctors.
Members are being asked to vote on the following escalating action:
1. A three-hour walkout with some exceptions for critical staff

2. A three-hour walkout with no exceptions

3. A 24-hour stoppage with no exceptions

That's the first time I have seen "no exceptions" in a proposal.
Could be interesting as the mood is militant. In fact I have never seen
such anger amongst my former colleagues, who I still meet occasionally.
The main concerns are lack of progress on many geneder equal pay issues
(yes some women still get less pay for equal work and equal length of
service - unbelievable), falling pay levels compared to similar jobs
outside and an absolutely appalling internal progression system. Some
staff who have been at the MetO 10 years are still deemed to be "in
development zone" even when they are contributing a lot. Also the
government still maintains that the MetO is the "jewel in the UK crown of
science", then if that's the case, pay them appropriately Cameron, you
tosser.


MetO union members have voted overwhelmingly for all forms of industrial
action. All government ballot criteria were met. Met Office Union is now
considering a plan of action.
Good luck guys!

Will
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