1. Are we nearly there yet? A year, or two, in the life of a union rep
Emma Brazier July 2005

2. The Union and the House of Commons
Prospect – small, professional, dominant in Hansard
Representatives at all grades
House advises staff to join a union
Established system for consultation,
discussion and negotiation

3. The review of reporting services – the reaction
An unfortunate start
Distrust of management motives
An uncertain time

4. Staff concerns Redundancies
Pay, other terms and conditions, working practices
Quality and professionalism
External consultants
Information technology

5. Staff participation in the review
Should we co-operate?
Should we conduct a parallel review?
Would participation imply “buy-in”?

6. The union’s role A conduit between staff and management
The wider union
Communicating with other players
Questioning assumptions and assertions

7. Where we are now
2004 – consultants’ report and steering group recommendations
2005 – staff workstreams leading to management decisions
implementation

8. The decisions – the positives
A chance to report Select Committees
More varied and responsible roles for staff
Improving retention
An emphasis on training and development

9. The decisions – our concerns
The length and shape of the working week
Health and safety
Staff numbers
Promotion prospects

10. Where do we go from here?
Rewards for working late/long hours still not resolved
Detailed discussions with management
An end in sight…?