This is the latest development in he fight to save jobs at Barrow DQ. Congratulations and best wishes to my colleague Sally Bridge for all the work she is doing on the members behalf. I hope the outcome is beneficial to all our members there. Please show your support by visiting Barrow DQ's Facebook site.
31 August 10
CWU CAMPAIGN - BT Jobs for Barrow
Dear Colleague,
BT has advised the Union that they are arranging visits to Liberata which is an outsource company that deals with a revenues and benefits helpline for the local council tax. It is our further understanding that there are jobs available both full and part-time. Starting pay £13,969 rising to £19,979.
The CWU fully understands why individuals, particularly the Manpower employees, would want to go and have a look at the Liberata call centre during working hours as this is an option that BT has identified. However, the CWU does not believe that working for Liberata is a reasonable alternative to a BT job.
Individuals will need to make their decision based on the terms and conditions of employment and pension provision up against those that they currently enjoy as a BT employee, and they will also need to take into consideration the job security working for an outsource company.
The Union’s campaign is totally focussed on securing BT jobs for Barrow; a total solution that will provide a coherent unit and structure for the 52 BT employees that are affected by the recent announcement to close the DQ centre.
We do not believe it is in your interest at this point to make any decisions regarding your future, least of all taking a job with an outsource company.
As you are aware the Union are seeking a formal review with BT w/e 8 October in order that we can work together to identify suitable alternative work for Barrow and at this point all our efforts are focused in this direction, and in this direction alone.
The CWU will continue to keep you updated as developments occur.
Sally Bridge
CWU Assistant Secretary
About Me
- Linda Roy
- Lifetime commitment to the trade union and labour movement. Been local workplace and national CWU representative and held many other positions in the CWU. TUC accredited tutor and disability champion. Former Labour town councillor and town Mayor.
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