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Under reference to item 8 of the Minute of the meeting of the Joint Consultative Board Non-Teaching held on 14 November 2018 the UNISON representatives expressed concern over the review of soft and hard facilities management. They indicated that there had been no clarity in terms of the process and that they had not been advised of any proposals in terms of Voluntary Redundancies /Voluntary Early Retirement (VR/VER).
The Head of Planning and Housing advised that discussions were on-going and that meetings had taken place between Communities, Housing and Planning Services and the trade unions on the issues raised but UNISON representatives had been unable to attend.
UNISON representatives expressed concern that the process and recognised procedures were not being followed and that the relevant documents had been requested but had not been received.
The Head of Planning and Housing indicated that consultations were being undertaken with staff who might be interested in VR/VER.
Following further discussion, the Convener proposed that all parties take steps to improve the relevant lines of communication. This was agreed.
DECIDED:
(a) That all parties take steps to improve lines of communication; and
(b) That the report be otherwise noted.