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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
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’
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
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
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
• 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
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
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!
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
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
Keeping in TouchKeeping in Touch
• NGSU Online
– www.ngsu.org.uk
– Forum
• Union Mail and Special Issues
• E-mail newsletter
• Workplace Noticeboards
• Rapport Magazine
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?
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.
It’s Easy to JoinIt’s Easy to Join
• Just fill out the ‘quick join’ card today…