NGSU - Newsletter

	Issue 020 \| Oct 2009 This Newsletter provides information for members of the Nationwide Group Staff Union.
In this Issue e-Rapport Rep Elections Tim Poil elected to TUC General Council Pay Gap in the Finance Sector Northdown Gifts New Car Leasing Benefit	e-Rapport The latest edition of e-Rapport, our digital magazine, is available to read online or download from our website - just click on 'read more'. In this edition we are highlighting the Health & Safety awareness campaign that Nationwide will be running during October. It's a really important subject and we'd urge everyone to take time to think more about the issues. We're particularly concerned about workplace stress and have asked the Society to review and raise awareness of the support that's available. We also report on Nationwide's response to the bullying survey we conducted last year and on our visit to the National Bullying Helpline in Swindon. read more Rep Elections We are seeking nominations for members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Constituency Representatives for the 2010/2011 term of office. The role of Representative is becoming an increasingly important part of the Union's consultation mechanisms - both with members and Nationwide management. Some Representatives are now participating in the Employee Involvement Business Committees and having direct input into the consultation process for change programmes - so by becoming a Rep you really can make a difference to the working environment in your area and across the Society. For more information and a nomination form please click on the link below. read more Tim Poil elected to TUC General Council Tim Poil, NGSU General Secretary, was re-elected to the TUC General Council at Congress held in Liverpool last month. Tim, along with President Bill Blumsom and Associate Member Rob Goldspink attended Congress on behalf of NGSU. The NGSU Conference will be held next week in Daventry. Representatives from across the country will debate 29 motions covering issues about performance management and terms and conditions. Tony Prestedge, Executive Director, will give a presentation to delegates and will be joined for a Questions and Answer session by John Wrighthouse, DD Human Resources and Graeme Hughes, DD Branch Network. A full report about Conference will be featured in the December edition of Rapport Magazine. read more Pay Gap in the Finance Sector Women in some of the UK’s leading finance companies receive around 80% less in performance related pay than their male colleagues, an inquiry by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has found. The disparity is a major factor behind the massive gender pay gap in the finance sector. The research conducted with 50 companies in the sector reveals nearly all women taking up new jobs start on lower average salaries than men, suggesting the gender pay gap is being further entrenched by recruitment patterns. The report also suggests that the sector’s age profile may be a key factor blocking women’s success. An unusually high proportion of workers in the sector fall into the 25-39 age group — the age at which women tend to have childcare responsibilities pushed on them. read more Northdown Gifts NGSU members can benefit from discounts on a range of products from Northdown Gifts. the service to members includes a free quotation on ink cartridges, toners etc - simply e-mail david@northdown-gifts.com to see if they can save you money. Other competitively priced products include: ● Fragrances and Gadgets ● Organic Skin Care and Toiletries ● Compatible Ink Jet Cartridges for all makes of Printers ● Memorex Media and Memory Products Visit our Services and Benefits pages for more details and links to Northdown offers. read more New Car Leasing Benefit NGSU members can take advantage of special deals on car leasing arrangements from Affinity Leasing. Affinity Leasing offer the following benefits: • Discounts specifically negotiated for members of Affinity, up to 45% off with some manufacturers. • Current special offers • Quotes available on any make and model • Any type of lease available • Static monthly rentals unaffected by changes in interest rates • Typical deposit of just 3 payments • Leases varying from 2 years to 5 years • A bespoke website with easy and detailed offers. • A dedicated UK based call centre to discuss all your needs. Included in all Contracts: • Accident Management • Leases typically include Road Fund License for the duration of the agreement • Manufacturers warranty • Road side and breakdown cover • Free delivery to anywhere in the U.K. This scheme is available to NGSU members and their families. For more details call Affinity on 08450 57 57 50 or log on to the website by clicking on 'Read More' below. To access the special deals you must log in using: Username: Union Password: Benefit read more
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