Warehouse Operative - Days & Nights Manton Wood Distribution Centre 16 / 24 / 32 hour contract base per week THE ROLE We are looking for enthusiastic applicants to join our team at Manton wood warehouse as warehouse operatives, to support the business across both days and nights on a minimum of a 16 hours contract base. The night shift will cover a minimum of a Friday and a Saturday night, between the hours of 21:00 - 06:00 with the option to include a Thursday and / or a Sunday night to your contract base on a permanent basis. Day shift will cover a minimum of a Saturday and a Sunday, between the hours of 06:00 – 22:00, with the option to include a Friday and / or a Monday to your contract base on a permanent basis. Main duties will include • Following Health & Safety procedures • Ensure all department daily / tasks are completed in line with productivity rates for that area • Promoting and managing good housekeeping standards • Working in any areas within the SC, primarily Picking & Despatch initially • Maintain a high level of accuracy • To understand and demonstrate the wilko values • May be required to operative a LLOP THE PERSON You must be able to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure and on your own initiative, ensuring accuracy at all times. Attention to detail is essential as is an organised approach to work. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in a applying for the role, please log on to our website and follow the online instructions at wilko.jobs Days - https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/1601652?FromSearch=False Nights - https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/1601782?FromSearch=False

A very emotional day for the team, wishing our former Branch President all the best as he heads into retirement following 26 years with Wilko and 21 years with GMB. Thank you Phil.

7 DAY WORKING UPDATE – 23rd May 2019 The company have met with GMB this week in a last ditch attempt to avert a ballot for industrial action and reach a consensus in regard to 7 day deliveries and the frequency of weekend working for DC members. GMB again acknowledged Wilko’s need/desire to deliver to stores across 7 days however GMB also reaffirmed that the implementation has to recognise that hard working team members still need a healthy work/life balance, consecutive days recuperation for health, safety and wellbeing reasons and some weekends to spend with their families. We are able to inform you that there has been significant movement. GMB has secured a written commitment from the company to continue recruitment for Wilko/Agency weekend team members until 1 in 3 weekends (1 in 2 at peak – October to January if necessary) is achieved and maintained for all shifts, contracts and levels 1 to 4 (apart from any rolling pattern TMs). The company have also agreed to GMB’s request to accelerate this process by contacting local colleges, universities and jobcentres for further potential recruitment. Some further elements are still to be discussed/agreed. To be absolutely clear, a weekend is: Saturday and Sunday – Days Friday & Saturday - Nights GMB have been clear that it is necessary for the company to demonstrate to members that this commitment is progressing so some immediate, visible improvement would be required. A conference call has been arranged for tomorrow to iron out some finer details and confirmation on the full company proposal will be provided shortly. Any final proposal shall be put to the members accordingly.

PAY TALKS UPDATE - 15th May 2019 The national negotiating team again met with the company for further discussions on the 2019 pay award on Tuesday 14th May. Although progress has been made the talks didn't reach a final offer position. Due to the progress being made and both parties being eager to reach a proposition that can be put to GMB members, a follow up meeting has been arranged for early next week with a view to concluding the negotiations. As always, please check your contact details are up-to-date to ensure you receive all important correspondence. Only GMB members are eligible to vote on pay or any other matter relating to terms and conditions of employment within Wilko and the more numerous the membership, the greater the strength. If you have a colleague that isn't a member of GMB, please take the time to make them aware of the benefits of joining.

NOTICE TO ALL GMB MEMBERS – 10th May 2019 GMB would like to make it absolutely clear following a large number of concerns raised that our members should not be subjected to any discipline or detriment as a result of the upcoming ballot or action following a ballot. There are certain legal criteria that have to met relating to information held, which is being done at the moment prior to the ballot being sent out. All other criteria regarding potential industrial action will be met before any action is taken. As well as the Convenors and local reps, GMB have two regional organisers (one for each site), a national officer and legal officer overseeing this process to ensure that should the ballot be in favour of strike action, that this is lawful. GMB members that take part in lawful industrial action would not ordinarily be paid for the days on strike, however if anyone was to be dismissed as a result of lawful action then GMB would immediately pursue an unfair dismissal claim at an employment tribunal if necessary. Please see more information at the below links: https://www.gov.uk/industrial-action-strikes/your-employment-rights-during-industrial-action https://www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-guidance/industrial-action

We have received some interest from team members on how to get on the contact lists to receive GMB correspondence directly such as the communication sent out to DC based GMB Members yesterday from National GMB office. If you give your email address or mobile phone number to one of the reps or contact the Regional Office they will be able to update your contact details to enable you to receive direct GMB communications at this important time. Alternatively you are able to register to the GMB website enabling you to: o Check and amend your home address o Check you are registered to the correct workplace/store o Check and update a contact email address and/or mobile phone number https://www.gmb.org.uk/mygmb-login Yorkshire GMB Office - 0345 337 7777

GMB UPDATE – 9th May 2019 The Convenors from both DC’s have now met with GMB National and Regional Officers and have finalised the finer details of the ballot and how it will be conducted. It has been collectively agreed that National office will be conducting the administration and that both sites will be balloted as one entity. There are certain legal requirements that must be adhered to and GMB are currently ensuring that all the information they have at present would meet the necessary criteria. Unlike an indicative ballot a formal ballot on industrial action must be carried out by an independent company and National office are in the process of arranging this. IN THE INTERIM Today a press release has been issued to make the general public aware of the discontentment caused by the current situation and also the impending ballot on strike action. Again please take the time to ensure your contact details are fully up-to-date, particularly if you didn’t receive an indicative ballot paper. We cannot stress enough how important it is that all details are accurate. Please see your GMB representative who will check your details and update accordingly if necessary. There has never been a more important time to be a member of the GMB as strength comes from membership density. If you have a colleague that isn’t currently a member, please take the time to make them aware of the benefits of GMB membership. They can join by seeing your local representative who will be more than happy to assist.

Congratulations to our branch auditor, Clayton Tindle and our shop steward, Neil Sanders for being elected as district councillors for Labour in Bassetlaw last night! Well done colleagues.

GMB UPDATE – 1st May 2019 As per previous communication, a further meeting was arranged for today in relation to the frequency of weekend working and has now concluded. The company reiterated their wish to work with GMB collaboratively on behalf of its members to resolve the current dispute and presented their final proposal that they hoped would achieve this. The proposal included: - The recruitment of some weekend-only workers - A slight reduction in the amount of stores accepting weekend deliveries - A minor reduction in frequency of Saturdays worked for members on 5/6 contracts GMB have been clear that any proposed resolution would need to be for all members regardless of contract or level and also that any proposal would need to be a tangible shift and significant improvement for GMB to put back to our members. Having assessed the company proposal, GMB have today informed Wilko that GMB rejected the offer on behalf of all our members and intend to move to a formal ballot for industrial action. NEXT STEPS GMB National Office will now meet with Regional Organisers and GMB Convenors from both DCs to agree and finalise the finer details of how a ballot will be worded and conducted. We understand that all members will be eager to know all information relating to the matter and please be assured that you will be updated at the earliest opportunity. In the meantime, please take the time to ensure your contact details are fully up-to-date, particularly if you didn’t receive an indicative ballot paper. We cannot stress enough how important it is that all details are accurate. Please see your GMB representative who will check your details and update accordingly if necessary.

GMB UPDATE – 25th April 2019 Following the ballot result, further meetings have taken place on the 23rd and 24th April 2019, where GMB strongly reiterated members dissatisfaction and willingness to take industrial action in regard to the frequency of weekend working within the current rotas. Whilst stating that the need to move to 7 day working/deliveries is essential to business sustainability, the company have acknowledged that members find the pace of the implemented change too drastic and have stated that they wish to work with GMB to find a collective solution. The company have asked GMB for some time for them to explore ways to lessen the impact for all members/shifts. GMB have agreed to meet with the company again on 1st May 2019 where they will present any proposals to GMB. A further update will be provided at the earliest opportunity.

INDICATIVE BALLOT RESULT 23rd April 2019 The ballot has now been counted and the combined DC results are as follows: DISAGREE WITH THE CHANGES – 96% PREPARED TO TAKE INDUSTRIAL ACTION – 92.5% We have requested an urgent meeting with the company to discuss a way forward. We will keep you updated via your notice boards, reps and social media.

Bulletin No 4 April 2019 WILKO PAY CLAIM UPDATE Dear Colleagues Further talks with Wilko took place on Thursday 11th April in Worksop. Management gave GMB national reps a business update and during the latter stages of negotiations Wilko put forward an offer for those currently earning more than National Living Wage (NLW) and team members below the age of 25. The National Living Wage for those 25 and over went up from £7.83 to £8.21 from 1st April 2019. Wilko increased the basic rate from £8.00 to £8.21 per hour (2.63%) for those Wilko stated were below this (level 1’s) on 1st April 2019. Wilko tabled an offer of 2.63% for those on more than NLW, and those under 25’s on the basic rate to mirror the increase in the Wilko rate and to keep the higher rates in line with the previously agreed pay differentials. GMB rejected this and called on Wilko to improve the offer. We believe the Wilko offer does not meet the aspirations of our members or improve the basic rate, which needs to be more than the National Living Wage, maintains the current differentials and reduces the pay gap for under 25’s. Wilko has repeatedly said it does not want to be a minimum wage employer and GMB is pushing for the pay difference with NLW of 17 pence per hour to be maintained. We have a further meeting with Wilko management on 30th April and we will keep GMB members informed of any developments. Only GMB members will get a say on their pay If you’re not a GMB member, you can join by completing the form overleaf or online at www.gmb.org.uk. Yours sincerely GARY CARTER GMB NATIONAL OFFICER

Bulletin No 4 April 2019 WILKO PAY CLAIM UPDATE Dear Colleagues Further talks with Wilko took place on Thursday 11th April in Worksop. Management gave GMB national reps a business update and during the latter stages of negotiations Wilko put forward an offer for those currently earning more than National Living Wage (NLW) and team members below the age of 25. The National Living Wage for those 25 and over went up from £7.83 to £8.21 from 1st April 2019. Wilko increased the basic rate from £8.00 to £8.21 per hour (2.63%) for those Wilko stated were below this (level 1’s) on 1st April 2019. Wilko tabled an offer of 2.63% for those on more than NLW, and those under 25’s on the basic rate to mirror the increase in the Wilko rate and to keep the higher rates in line with the previously agreed pay differentials. GMB rejected this and called on Wilko to improve the offer. We believe the Wilko offer does not meet the aspirations of our members or improve the basic rate, which needs to be more than the National Living Wage, maintains the current differentials and reduces the pay gap for under 25’s. Wilko has repeatedly said it does not want to be a minimum wage employer and GMB is pushing for the pay difference with NLW of 17 pence per hour to be maintained. We have a further meeting with Wilko management on 30th April and we will keep GMB members informed of any developments. Only GMB members will get a say on their pay If you’re not a GMB member, you can join by completing the form overleaf or online at www.gmb.org.uk. Yours sincerely GARY CARTER GMB NATIONAL OFFICER

We are now halfway through the balloting period in relation to the current rotas in the DC's. We would just like to remind all members who haven’t yet voted that the closing date is next Thursday, 18th April so please fill in your ballot paper and send back using the prepaid envelope provided. If you haven’t yet received your ballot paper, please inform us by the usual channels no later than close of play this Thursday, 11th April to give enough chance to check details and send a replacement if necessary while giving enough time for you to return your vote. Many thanks to all of you that have already returned your ballot, your support is greatly appreciated.

GMB @ DC1 STATEMENT – Monday 1st April 2019 Over the next few days you should start receiving DC specific GMB correspondence containing your indicative ballot paper and pre paid return envelope. It is imperative that you have your say to give us a true and accurate reflection of the feeling amongst the DC membership. We also cannot express enough the importance that we get a high return in preparation for any potential future formal ballots. Please be aware that the ballot is in relation to the current rotas only and not the rolling pattern rotas that are soon to be surveyed on. The ballot closes on Thursday 18th April. If you haven’t received your ballot paper by Monday 8th April, please speak to your rep who will check your details are accurate and arrange for a ballot paper to be sent to you. Contact details are below. DC1 GMB Office - 01909 505589 or email branch@gmbwilkow57.org.uk GMB Yorkshire and North Derbyshire Regional Office – 0345 337 7777

Bulletin No 3 March 2019 WILKO PAY CLAIM 2019 – PAY DISCUSSIONS Dear Colleagues We recently met Wilko management to continue pay discussions. Another meeting is scheduled for 11th April, and we hope that some progress and an offer above the National Living Wage (NLW) will be forthcoming by this point. Wilko have stated they aspire to pay more than National Living Wage. GMB Union will be pushing to make this happen and that any increase is backdated to 1st April 2019. Increase to National Living Wage (NLW) On 1st April 2019 new National Living Wage rates come into force and Wilko will implement them.  Aged 25 and over NLW rate increases to £8.21 per hour (current Wilko rate £8.00 per hour)  Aged under 25 NMW rate £7.70 per hour (current Wilko rate £7.70 per hour) GMB Pay Claim Wilko team members should be paid more than the National Living Wage and we believe team members under 25 rate should be paid the same rate as those aged 25 and above. Equal pay for work of equal value. We will be pushing for all these in forthcoming negotiations and we will keep you informed of any developments. If you’re not a GMB member, you can join by completing the form overleaf or on line at www.gmb.org.uk Yours sincerely GARY CARTER GMB NATIONAL OFFICER

Please find below latest statement ref: 7 day working.

*DC1 and DC2 Update* We appreciate that you are waiting for feedback and understand your frustration but this has been delayed until Monday for reasons outside of our control. Thank you for your patience.

GMB @ DC1 STATEMENT – 7 DAY WORKING UPDATE 15th March 2019 First of all, W57 branch would like to thank all the members who attended our quarterly branch meeting on Tuesday 12th March, it was great to see so many of you there. As was informed at the meeting, there was a meeting scheduled for yesterday, Thursday 14th March at Head Office where the agenda item ‘unreasonable work rotas/patterns’ was scheduled to be discussed. This meeting has now taken place and we would like to provide an update. GMB raised that the new interim rotas are causing a lot of upset, anger and frustration within both DC’s. This is due to the detrimental impact to work-life balance and the requirement to work a hugely increased amount of weekends which inevitably will lead to reduced family time and potentially have an impact on team members wellbeing. Following the meeting a number of items were discussed in relation to the number of Saturdays for 5/6 contracts, the number of weekends for 5/7 and the small frequency of two days off together. We are pleased to inform you that all of these items will be reviewed over the next 14 days to see if there are any changes that can be made. GMB have been clear that some movement is necessary on the above points. In addition, a further meeting has been scheduled for next week to further discuss what the future permanent working patterns may look like. GMB will reassess the situation as things develop and provide updates at the earliest opportunities. We would remind you that any post on Facebook, Twitter etc is subject to the Wilko social media policy and as such, we will take steps to protect our members and delete any offensive or aggressive comments. Please continue to support your GMB reps and continue to provide them with constructive feedback throughout this process so that we can make sure your voice is heard.

GMB @ DC1 STATEMENT 8th March 2019 We would like to give an update following a recent post on our sister page, GMB W21 Branch. As expected, the new rotas are causing a lot of upset, anger and frustration within the DC and also with our colleagues at DC2. This is due to the detrimental impact to work-life balance and the requirement to work a hugely increased amount of weekends. Unfortunately, there are a lot of untruths being said both on the shop floor and on social media regarding the reps at DC1. Although we appreciate that emotions and feelings are high and it is very easy to lash out and blame GMB for the company’s actions, the reps are all unpaid volunteers and are working tirelessly and selflessly to support our members. It is worth remembering that every single one of the reps is subject to the same rotas and have their own personal issues too. Constructive criticism and feedback is of course welcomed, however abuse and personal attacks must stop. We would remind you that any post on Facebook, Twitter etc is subject to the Wilko social media policy and as such, we will take steps to protect our members and delete any offensive or aggressive comments. Once again, as previously stated in our notice last week, GMB have categorically not agreed, approved or authorised any of these interim rotas. As alluded to in the post referred to above, there is a meeting at Head Office on Thursday 14th March where amongst many other current issues, GMB (DC1) have placed on the agenda the item ‘unreasonable working rotas/patterns’. Following this meeting, there may be further options available, which GMB have relayed to the relevant Regional and National officers regarding the strong feeling for an indicative ballot and this may be considered following Thursday’s meeting. In the meantime, GMB do understand there is a lot of anger but please continue to support your GMB reps who are not in any way at fault. Please continue to provide them with constructive feedback throughout this process so that we can make sure your voice is heard. CONTRACT UPLIFTS In more positive news, GMB at DC1 can confirm we have negotiated an increase to full-time contracts for over 200 team members, along with a much-improved criteria to allow more eligible team members to gain more security in their hours. Eligible team members should be informed over the next week or two.