Thank you all for returning the survey forms, they have provided us with valuable information we pursue with the University on your
behalf. The lack of information, the poor quality of information that had been passed out had no continuity and so resulted in it giving
mixed messages cause distress and anxiety to many of our fellow cleaners. The issue around workload being increased due to covering
for our colleagues was also apparent . This was hampered by an already increased work load due to the pandemic and the constant
need of cleaning touch points etc.
We also would like to let all know that your union will be having monthly meetings with the Facilities managers (Alan and Karen), and
this gives us an opportunity to raise and discuss outstanding issues. It is important that any issues in the first instance are addressed
with your supervisor, and if you cannot get any satisfaction please contact me, or any other Unite reps and we will assist you on
addressing the issue.
Unite has been working hard on your behalf to improve YOUR working conditions for many years. We have worked with the University,
and it certainly hasn’t been easy, to provide all cleaners with an outdoor coat. This is a costly exercise and so it has been agreed it will be
done on a staggered process, to enable the budgets to sustain the investment. You will soon start to see or hear about people getting
their coat, don’t panic you will get one however it could be that you are in the next phase of the purchase. If you have any comments or
questions, drop me a line.
Phillip Demmen (p.demmen@lancaster.ac.uk)