EC Meeting Papers March 2018

Summary Although employees have important rights at work to say ‘no’, exercising legal rights against your employer is never easy or comfortable.

Members who find themselves in difficult situations of these types are encouraged to come to us for help as soon as possible.

**Letter to use to inform your headteacher/manager/employer of your position in relation to any industrial action situation which may occur.

Dear ................................ Industrial action on [date]

I am writing on the advice of my union, Voice, to confirm that I will not be participating in the industrial action on [date] . Consequently, I am available for work in line with the terms and conditions of my own contract and I understand that I can be directed to undertake some extra duties, if that direction is a reasonable one in all the circumstances. I need to add that I am not prepared to undertake the work of colleagues, because I respect their democratic right to take industrial action. Nor am I prepared to work in conditions that could place the health and safety of [pupils/children/students] , or my own health and safety, at risk. I trust this letter will inform your planning and I welcome the opportunity to discuss arrangements that affect me if you consider that helpful.

Yours sincerely [Your Name]

July 2016

Voice England & NI > TEL 01332 372 337 > EMAIL contact@voicetheunion.org.uk

Voice Scotland > TEL 0131 220 8241 > EMAIL scotland@voicetheunion.org.uk

Voice Cymru > TEL

01332 378 029 > EMAIL cymru@voicetheunion.org.uk

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