Welcome to NGSU An Introduction to Nationwide Group Staff Union Branch Network Induction Programme

Nationwide’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 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 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 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

Working with the Branch Network NGSU works directly with Nationwide to tackle issues in the Branch Network NGSU Members – feedback to Reps/Union/Forum/Surveys NGSU Representatives – consult with members & local managers NGSU Regional Councils – Reps debate issues at North & South Council meetings Local EICs – Reps raise issues directly with Performance Directors and ADs Branch Network EIC - General Secretary & AGS negotiate & consult with Branch Divisional Directors (DDs)

Working with the Branch Network “We value our relationship with the Staff Union and recognise the benefits of working together and the support the Union provides to individual employees. We also support and encourage Union members to become Union Representatives and help us understand the issues impacting on our teams and shaping the way we work. ” Larry Banda Divisional Director Branch Network North Greg Heaton Divisional Director Branch Network South

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 work

Here 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 Draw First prize of up to £15,000 Second Prize of up to £5,000 Third prize of £2,000 Plus other prizes Available to members only £1 per chance – max 10 chances Join the Union and you could win!

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 – 2 months free UK Attractions: Alton Towers (many more) Car Leasing Union Energy –Comparison site for Union members

Benefits: 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 Touch NGSU Online – –Forum Union Mail and Special Issues newsletter Workplace Noticeboards Rapport Magazine

Working 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 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 pm WEF: 1 April 2015 (How do we compare? Unite = £13.19 pm; GMB = £12.14pm; Unison = up to Mar 2015) *Linked to salary – rates shown based on equivalent salaries in NBS.

It’s Easy to Join Just fill out the ‘quick join’ card today…