Involving staff representatives encourages an increased understanding between different groups, better decision making and improved employee relations.
Joint Staff Negotiating and Consultation Committee (JSNCC)
The JSNCC is
the main forum for consultation between the University and our staff, on all
matters of mutual interest.
The Committee is chaired by Denise Everitt, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources) and has both staff and trades union representatives as members.
Trade unions and representatives
A number of
trade unions are active across our campuses and centres.
GMB
Mainly representing staff in grades 1-6.
Contacts are:
- Kevin Stevens, Estates
- Robin Hornsey, Estates
- Charlie Hirst, (Health and Safety Representative), ext 3297.
Universities and Colleges
Union (UCU)
Mainly representing academic and academic-related staff.
Contacts are:
- Sian Lewis-Anthony, Branch President, KLS, ext 4868
- Owen Lyne, Branch Secretary, SMSAS, ext 3657
- Mark Dean, Deputy Branch Secretary, KLS, ext 3551
Find out more: UCU
Blog
Unison
Mainly representing staff in grades 1-6.
Contacts include:
- Phil
Rogers, Branch Chairperson, Steward, ext 3203
- Derek
Baldwin, Branch Secretary, Steward, ext 3203
Kent’s branch of UNISON has its own webpages, with full information about the union and activities, including contact details for all stewards and branch officers.
Unite
Mainly representing technical staff
Contacts include:
- Trevor Reece, SPS, ext 3239
- Matthew Ramsden
Trade union
data
Under the Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017, public sector employers, including universities, have to collate and publish data on employees who are relevant trade union officials.