A Zucconi - Staff Side Representative (C), Deptford

ACTION

Apologies for Absence

Apologies for Absence were received from F Phillips, G Ballard, P Selwood, S Sale and E Imroth (J Underdown deputising).

Minutes of the Previous Meeting (30^th January 2003)

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a true record.

Matters Arising

11.1 Annual Leave Arrangements - Update

John O’Grady confirmed that the group had met three times and that the first two comprised of general issues and the third had comprised of pulling details together. It was hoped that the agreement would encourage staff to forward plan for holiday leave, but it was agreed that it could not always be planned. John O’Grady stated that some good ideas were coming from the group and hoped that the agreement would be ready for ratification shortly.

Eddie Brand suggested that the LA65 should be on PC to enable staff to apply for annual leave electronically.

Martin Flaherty confirmed that the IT system does not currently have the capacity to complete these tasks, but the IT system would see improvements over the next year.

11.2 Sector Reps Facilities

Martin Flaherty confirmed that, following discussions with Wendy Foers and Tony Crabtree, it had been decided that Sector Representatives could not claim Trust mileage, but that it was agreed that Representatives could have mobile telephones. This change would be introduced following Sector elections. He confirmed that he would ask Tony Crabtree to arrange a meeting regarding telephones.

MF

11.3 Membership of Sub Groups

Martin Flaherty stated that this had not been resolved and that Tony Crabtree sent his apologies.

Eddie Brand expressed concern that it would have to be completed before elections take place.

Martin Flaherty agreed to raise these concerns with Tony Crabtree.

11.4 Transfer Register

John O’Grady proposed that the new Transfer Register start in May 2003. He stated that a Representative and Manager in each Sector should review the existing register and transfer the information into the new register in April ready for a May start.

Skill Mix (Standing Item)

John O’Grady confirmed that he had written to the Commanders and that they had confirmed that there was nothing outstanding.

It was agreed that this item should be removed from the Agenda.

Statutory Days

John O’Grady confirmed that the proposal was to move the statutory days to the Friday before Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. He stated that the wording would have to be explicit and complement overtime pay. He confirmed that it would give the LAS more options to cover the busy Christmas period and that it would need to be put into context with the Partnership Agreement. It was agreed that the wording would be passed to Staff Side for their agreement and then would be passed to the Pay and Modernisation Group.

Team Leader Overtime

Martin Flaherty informed the group that he had previously spoken to Eddie Brand regarding perceived unfairness on allocated overtime for Team Leaders.

Eddie Brand expressed concern that Team Leaders were taking overtime opportunities away from crews. It was felt that they could complete overtime within their own role that crew staff were not able to do and it was being perceived as unfair.

Martin Flaherty advised that as the whole question of overtime allocation methods was being discussed as part of the pay and modernisation agenda this item should be referred to that group and dealt with as part of the overall overtime issues. The group agreed and the issue will now be considered by the Pay and Modernisation Group.

Any Other Business

Performance

Martin Flaherty confirmed that the Service was currently struggling to reach 72% performance. He had spoken to all Commanders and all help to reach the 75% figure would be much appreciated.

Policy Manual

Martin Flaherty stated that Marc Innes in the Operational Standards Unit was collating the packs and that he would send them out.

Conference Room, LASHQ

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