OT update on work

[signtalker]

Okay for all that are asking this is the situation.

I had a grievance meeting with the head of my department, last Friday, accompanied by my Union rep, we or rather my union rep,gave my case!!.

I work on a 16 hour contract, but work 27 hours,(having just had them kindly reduced via my line manager) have worked these hours for 4 years or so(i think youre all aware of the trouble ive had in the last year with my line manager).

Apprently because of this I have an Implied contract with my employers, to cut a long story very short according to the place that I work at, their guidelines clearly state that the status quo should be upheld whilst going through the grievance procedure.

They have decided not to uphold this, as they say im only contracted to work 16 hours and that my job is reliant on whether there are deaf students in the college.
As my rep pointed out it is "Their" job to find the students not mine, it is a tool of the trade of my job which they have to supply.
Because they have decided to not uphold the status quo, which means paying my wages to the full amount whilst this is being sorted, my union, are taking them to County Court for varying wrongs.
1. Not upholding the status quo, as clearly pointed out in their own guidelines.
2.Discrimination being a part time worker.
3. Discrimination against being treated differantly to other people that are on 30 hour contracts(my hours always go down theirs do not!)
And something else that I cant remeber!!!!.

As you can appreciate it very difficult, hence being off work today and tomorrow trying to cope with things.The confidentiality aspect will have to be raised as everybody in my office seems to know whats happening, so imagine the atmosphere!!!!!.
I think the newest member of the team who started 2 weeks ago, is starting to wonder why, she came directly into the same job as me advertised for 16 hour post and got 33 !!!, again yesterday more hours were going begging and they got offered to another member of staff on 32 hours!!, Ive got to the point where it just isnt worth trying to say anything, I just keep a log of dates and times for future referance.

The problems with my line managers are ongoing, and I have yet to lodge a formal complaint regarding this. My union rep has been a brick, and did make me laugh when he referanced the problems my employers had put me through just to get parental leave in may for our trip(they still dont acknowledge i have a disabled child), he said it just goes to show what a shower of S&^T the place is, that they could treat me like that knowing my son and partner are both registered disbled.

Anyway I will keep you updated on how things are going as I hear, the only plus at present is we have a lovely 3 week holiday to look forward to in May(if we can afford it LOL)

Jules

 

[kazzie]

Jules,

I symathise completely and know the stress you are going through.Mattie ( who has Asperger's) hasn't been at school since the beginning of October and I had to give up my new job as a classroom assistant to look after him.We withdrew him from his mainstream school as he coudn't cope there any longer.I spend hours every day making phonecalls and writing letters to anyone and everyone to try to get help and advice.Mattie has a legal right (if nothing else) to an education and it is absolutely disgusting that he is still at home.

I hope that this situation can be sorted out as soon as possible for you.

 

[signtalker]

Kazzie, I know what you are going through, my son was excluded from school at age 4, for 7 months he had to stay at home.Feel free to PM or mail me to discuss this further, Im pretty good with the school system now(hes 10).

Jules

 

[Terry&Janet]

Thanks Jules for the update... It raises my blood temperature reading it though. In this day and age too...

Janet and I wish you the very best of luck with this. Is there anything that the deaf community can do by way of support as well ?

I think we ought to get a petition going !!

Terry

 

[signtalker]

LOL thanks Terry & Janet, I do have alot of backing from the Deaf community, so much so, Im contemplating going freelance and setting up in Buisness for myself, obviously lots of things to think of before i take a step as big as that, but I have the backing from lots of people who appreciate and like the way i work.

I will keep you all up on what happens in the next few weeks, something which I did find very nice, was my union are putting forward my case to pay my loss in wages out of their "Hardship" fund until this is all sorted, i was starting to think our trip would have to be cancelled, so thats given me something to smile about anyway.

jules

 

[Sue's Mum]

Jules, thanks for the update. It's awful that people should make life so difficult. Keep smiling.

 

[SpottyDog]

Well done ,mate. Thanks for the update, I know it's hard for you to talk about and that.

You know my position on them that deserve ALL that's comin to them - and it will, you watch!

Keep cheerful.

Dave

 

[Janice]

Thanks for the update on your situation Jules - you know we are always here to lend an ear and offer our support where we can, I just feel angry that you have been treated so badly!

{{hugs}}

Keep us posted?

Kazzie - sorry you still have nothing settled for Mattie {{hugs}}

 

[nativetxn]

Jules, I'm sorry you are having to go through this. Good luck with it and I hope things work out in your favor very soon.

Life can be so frustrating some times.

Katholyn

 

[kazzie]

Thanks Jules I'll PM you tomorrow

 

[Terry&Janet]

Jules, just a thought... do you have interpreting agencies in your region that you could register your services with? It would take some of the uncertainty out of going freelance and having to market yourself.

I wish you lots of luck and hope all works out well whatever you choose to do.

Janet

 

[WDWfan uk]

Well I'm pleased to hear the Union are taking them to County Court - I wonder if they'll review their actions in the light of this to avoid the court proceedings?

Meanwhile, you have so much stress to shoulder - Jules you have a lot of guts to see this through and I'm sure there are times when you feel so tired of it all and want to walk away. Good luck to you and I do admire you for coping with this...... I hope you get justice and fairness in the end.