welcome to ngsu an introduction to nationwide group staff union admin centre induction programme
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Welcome to NGSUWelcome to NGSU
An Introduction to An Introduction to
Nationwide Group Staff UnionNationwide Group Staff Union
Admin Centre Induction ProgrammeAdmin Centre Induction Programme
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Nationwide’s ViewNationwide’s View
“Nationwide recognises the importance of staff representation and, although membership of the Union is not a condition of employment, encourages employees to support the activities of the Union by becoming members.”
Source: Nationwide HR Policy Point
‘Working with NGSU’
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About NGSUAbout NGSU• Independent TUC Affiliated Trade Union
– 40 years within NBS – 12,000 members– 17 employees– Strong financial position
• Dedicated to Protecting Members Interests– NGSU is a ‘staff’ union– Prime focus is the Nationwide Group– No political affiliation or donations
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Stakeholders in the BusinessStakeholders in the Business• Working Together in a Modern Partnership
– shared commitment to success– good employee relations
• Employee Involvement Committee– Genuine exchange of information and views– Empowering and involving employees
• Working for You– At NGSU we work with Nationwide to negotiate improved rights
for employees: Pay & benefits, Holiday Entitlement, Enhanced Maternity &
Paternity benefits, Flexible Working, Equal Pay, Sick Pay, Pensions and many more
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Some of Our SuccessesSome of Our Successes• Over the years we worked to negotiate
improved rights for employees
• Best pay Awards in the FS Sector (IDS)• Equal pay • Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits• Flexible working and flexible retirement
• In current times to preserve terms• Pension scheme• Redeployment and severance terms
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• We provide an independent view about employment issues to our members
• We also help and support individual members with any problems they may encounter at work– Pay & Benefits– Terms & Conditions– Performance– Disciplinary & Grievance– End of Probation Review
Don’t wait until you need advice or help – join today to get the full benefit of the Union
Independent Advice at workIndependent Advice at work
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Here to HelpHere to Help• All advice and support is paid for in your
subscription. Confidential and specialist advice is available from our experts if you need it.
• Free Legal Helpline
• Discounts on online legal forms• Up 30% off wills
• Personal injury advice and compensation• Over £1.5 million obtained for members
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Monthly Subscription DrawMonthly Subscription Draw
First prize of up to £15,000
Second Prize of up to £5,000
Third prize of £2,000Plus other prizes
• Available to members only• £1 per chance – max 10 chances• Join the Union and you could win!
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Benefits: Discounts Benefits: Discounts
• NGSU Travel Club• Exclusive discounts and competitions
• NGSU Extras• Discount cinema tickets• Discount gift cards• Secret Sales – top brands at low prices• Cashback Mastercard
• Tastecard – 1 month free• UK Attractions: Alton Towers (many more)
• Car Leasing • Union Energy
– Comparison site for Union members
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Benefits: Health & WealthBenefits: Health & Wealth
• Insurance Commission Rebates• Up to 50% Commission back
• Tax Refund Service
• NGSU Dental Plan
• NGSU Critical Illness Plan
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Positivecare Cancer Plans
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Keeping in TouchKeeping in Touch
• NGSU Online
– www.ngsu.org.uk
– Forum
• Union Mail and Special Issues
• E-mail newsletter
• Workplace Noticeboards
• Rapport Magazine
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Working for YouWorking for You
• We work for…– Better pay and benefits
• best pay review in FS sector 2014
– Better terms & conditions• e.g. prolonged sick pay; enhanced maternity leave
– Fair Treatment and Dignity at Work• Equal opportunities • Representing individual members at hearings• Helping to resolve grievances• Free legal advice
• Can you afford not to join?
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Join Us TodayJoin Us Today
JOIN US TODAY – TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
Full Time Staff £11.00 per month
Part Time Staff (16 hours and above) £5.60 pm
Part Time Staff (under 16 hours) £4.30 pm
Maternity £2.15 pm
Pensioners £2.15 pmWEF: 1 April 2015
(How do we compare? Unite = £13.19 pm; GMB = £12.14pm; Unison = up to £22.50* @ Mar 2015)*Linked to salary – rates shown based on equivalent salaries in NBS.
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It’s Easy to JoinIt’s Easy to Join
• Just fill out the ‘quick join’ card today…