From Barnet Unison:

“This morning, UNISON members have all received a letter from the Council threatening staff that if they take strike action tomorrow, they will be deducted a full day’s pay regardless whether they work until 1pm. Furthermore, Unison is hearing that staff are being told that there will be managers on the gates of NLBP to check staff in. If staff do not sign a register stating they will not be taking half day strike action, they will be sent home.

The council is trying to impose what used to be called a ‘Lock out!’

It was agreed by all Unison members that they would take half a day in strike action and therefore lose half a day’s pay. That is what most reasonable employers would have deducted under these circumstances. However, the council’s actions are neither proportionate not reasonable.

The lateness at which the council has given this letter demonstrates they fear that Unison members will all walk out tomorrow.

Barnet Unison can confirm UNISON will make up the cost of any financial loss up until 1pm on Tuesday 13 September.”

More on why Barnet staff are striking tomorrow here.

More on the propaganda war against Barnet council strikers here and moves against Unison here at Rog T’s.