New model procurement and two-tier workforce agreements

UNISON has published new model procurement and two-tier workforce agreements for use by branches. The model agreements will help branches to begin negotiations with employers at a local level on these two crucial issues.

Procurement is a process followed by public sector employers which can often lead to externalisation and privatisation of services. These agreements cover all the essential issues and can be edited by local branches to suit there local circumstances.
For advice on how to use the model agreements, branches should see page 14 of UNISON's procurement guide.

UNISON advises branches to try to get a procurement agreement with employers at the earliest possible opportunity. A good agreement can ensure the union is fully consulted at all stages of the procurement process, including the service review stage. This model procurement agreement sets the standard for this type of agreement and should be used as the starting point for negotiations.

The model two tier workforce agreement is equally important. If branches can negotiate such an agreement with employers it help end the injustice of contracts being issued which force staff to work alongside eachother on different terms and conditions. Although government regulations are supposed to prevent this, the two-tier workforce has become an all too regular feature of public sector contracts. To download either of the agreements click on the links below:

Model Procurement Agreement
Model Two Tier Workforce Agreement