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Travel and subsistence policy update

(04/04/08) UNISON clarification on travel and subsistence claims in response to Cafcass HR proposals
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Workloads update

(13/02/08) Cafcass will undertake a workload measurement exercise over the next few months, to accurately reflect the work carried out by staff.
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Pension Advice

UNISON has developed a ready reckoner to allow members to compare their pension benefit entitlements using scenarios tailored specifically to each member. Find it here

Pay Ballot

(09/11/07) We are pleased to report that negotiations have concluded regarding our pay claim and a final offer has been received from CAFCASS. The Trade Union Side is of the view that this offer constitutes the best that can be achieved via negotiations and recommends acceptance.
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Pay Claim Update

We have just received formal acknowledgement of our pay claim from the management team in a letter from Jane Booth. The Trade Union Side are due to meet with Jane and Jabbar again on the 29th October to discuss pay, after which we hope to be able to give you more information.

An Update

(04/10/07) A personal note from David Jolly, National Convenor following Anthony Douglas's letter regarding the reorganisation of CAFCASS.
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Latest News

(17/09/07) David Jolly the National Convenor for members in CAFCASS provides an update on the pay claim, the strategic pay review, job evaluation and management's planned restructure.
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Pay Claim Update

(13/08/2007) There was a meeting last week between NAPO and UNISON officials and management to discuss this year's pay claim. The unions are very clear that the pay claim needs to be treated as separate from the strategic pay review to avoid any delays.

Unfortunately the Treasury have issued guidelines stating that basic pay settlements should not exceed 2%, which is obviously a challenging starting point for negotiation. The meeting looked at a range of possibilities, and Cafcass wil cost the options discussed and bring some more formal proposals to the next meeting in September.

Update on strategic pay review and pay claim

(12/06/07) Download a letter updating members on progress with the strategic pay review, and the pay claim here.

A letter regarding the revision of job descriptions

(01/06/07) A letter regarding a recent post on the intranet regarding the revision of job descriptions.
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Pay Claim 2007/08

(21/05/07) This claim is submitted jointly by Napo, UNISON, and PCS on behalf of staff whose pay and conditions are the responsibility of the CAFCASS National Partnership Committee.  It covers Administrative and Clerical staff, Family Support Workers, Family Court Advisors, Service Managers, Business Managers, Heads of Service, and Regional Directors.  This constitutes a claim for an increase in pay and conditions with effect from 1st April 2007 and includes:
  • An immediate pay increase of no less than 5% or £1500, whichever is the greater, for all staff.
  • Improved and fair pay and grading for all CAFCASS staff incorporating the separate negotiations in the Strategic Pay Review (SPR).
  • An increase in the London Weighting allowance to £4500.
  • Agreement of outstanding work/life balance policies.
Read the full claim here

Negotiations around FSW job descriptions

(18/05/07) Les Rowlands of the National Forum informs members of UNISON's stance on Family Support Worker job descriptions.
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UNISON's initial response to the Organising for Quality Consultation

(28/03/07) Here you will find the response compiled by the National Forum on behalf of UNISON members within CAFCASS. Read it here

Notes of the Work Life Balance meeting in Manchester on 23 February 2007

(28/03/07) Here Les Rowlands from the National CAFCASS Forum informs members of the discussion at the meeting.
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Business Support Review FAQs

(27/02/07) Christine Higginbottom, Chair of UNISON's National Forum for CAFCASS answers some of your questions about the Business Support Review.
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UNISON - The Union for all CAFCASS Staff

(20/10/06) UNISON is the largest union in the UK and also the leading trade union for staff employed by CAFCASS.
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• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work
• The National Convenor for CAFCASS is David Jolly
• david.jolly@cafcass.gov.uk

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