GMB Proposal for Birmingham LEA Workforce Remodelling

GMB POSITION STATEMENT

The GMB recognise and applaud the work done by all parties over the last two years with regard to remodelling of classroom based support staff in Birmingham.

Whilst we support the proposed career structure, including recognition of the roles and responsibilities that you currently undertake, we do have major concerns regarding the following issues:

	AN ATTEMPT TO PLACE CLASSROOM BASED SUPPORT STAFF ON TO TERM-TIME ONLY PAY
	This will result in you being paid for just 46.4 weeks in the year as opposed to the current 52 weeks in the year.
	A DILUTION OF YOUR SALARY
	The proposals seek to base your pay upon a full time working week of 37 hours as opposed to the current 32.5/27.5 hr week.
	THE ABOLITION OF THE SEN ALLOWANCE
	The proposals seek to replace the allowance and replace it with one increment. This will not reflect the specialist skills and responsibilities that staff currently practice and could lead to a two-tier workforce.

In order to continue negotiations we urgently require your views or concerns, either by arranging a visit to your school or email us.

Freephone 0800 328 3015

email - westmids@gmb.org.uk