campaign against welfare cuts and poverty
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stuff_it
Too skool for cool
I seem to remember a bumper sticker on a lorry a while ago: 'Without trucks you have nothing'
That's going to be some serious butthurt for Tescos.
Treacle Toes
Time
Amongst the many things I did not know:
Mandation guidance:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/wp-pg-chapter-3a-22-october-2012.pdf
Mandation guidance:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/wp-pg-chapter-3a-22-october-2012.pdf
ddraig
kicking against the pricks...
e2a - bit of a mess, will tidy up!
this cop had no numbers and said he didn't need to display them, think he was also in plain clothes giving a running commentary before his gang turned up and he donned a dodgy looking heddlu hi vis
this top cop was a bit nasty and like jock off porridge
this cop had no numbers and said he didn't need to display them, think he was also in plain clothes giving a running commentary before his gang turned up and he donned a dodgy looking heddlu hi vis
this top cop was a bit nasty and like jock off porridge
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ddraig
kicking against the pricks...
was on way home and came across the very brave and amazing DPAC protestors blocking the road again in Cardiff that is on the corner of queen st, working st and duke st opposite the castle.
they were supported by other campaigners including the Cor Cochion, Red Choir who sing at protests.
only one carriageway blocked this time unlike both the last time, traffic obviously built up as it was about 6.
lots of people gathered and crossing the road wanting to know what it is about and of the 5 or 6 lots of people i explained it to, some knew, some were horrified to hear about Atos and the new scheme today, and all supported.
so much respect for these people, sorted demo with hi vis and legal observer(s), leaflets and people around to explain. also the usual start off softly and then ratchet up the intimidation from the police which they didn't take and carried on singing from the hymn sheets.
i think but not 100% that one of the protestors was the woman who got a heavy visit by the police near midnight about her posts on facebook. when a copper was recognised they denied being heavy handed and said that they'd knocked the door.
threats to remove them as they were now 'acting illegally' and after someone said 'pictures of you dragging disabled people across the road will look good won't they?' they reply 'we're not going to drag them and don't blackmail me with someone's disability' or similar
they were supported by other campaigners including the Cor Cochion, Red Choir who sing at protests.
only one carriageway blocked this time unlike both the last time, traffic obviously built up as it was about 6.
lots of people gathered and crossing the road wanting to know what it is about and of the 5 or 6 lots of people i explained it to, some knew, some were horrified to hear about Atos and the new scheme today, and all supported.
so much respect for these people, sorted demo with hi vis and legal observer(s), leaflets and people around to explain. also the usual start off softly and then ratchet up the intimidation from the police which they didn't take and carried on singing from the hymn sheets.
i think but not 100% that one of the protestors was the woman who got a heavy visit by the police near midnight about her posts on facebook. when a copper was recognised they denied being heavy handed and said that they'd knocked the door.
threats to remove them as they were now 'acting illegally' and after someone said 'pictures of you dragging disabled people across the road will look good won't they?' they reply 'we're not going to drag them and don't blackmail me with someone's disability' or similar
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
PCS statement on Universal Jobmatch
http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/department...ws.cfm/id/D34395B0-26B7-4E67-81B32F80CFEBB3E8
I've had a look at the site, it's bloody useless for me as all jobs are simply described as either 'full time (over 30 hours) or part time (under 30 hours)'. Under 30 hours might be 4 or 5 hours a week. No description of exactly what shifts they want filling. I can't apply for a job on those terms because I have very specific commitments i.e. 3 small kids
and it is pointless me applying for a job to find it's not hours that I can do.
http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/department...ws.cfm/id/D34395B0-26B7-4E67-81B32F80CFEBB3E8
I've had a look at the site, it's bloody useless for me as all jobs are simply described as either 'full time (over 30 hours) or part time (under 30 hours)'. Under 30 hours might be 4 or 5 hours a week. No description of exactly what shifts they want filling. I can't apply for a job on those terms because I have very specific commitments i.e. 3 small kids
and it is pointless me applying for a job to find it's not hours that I can do.
stuff_it
Too skool for cool
I think you are coming at it the wrong way - you apply for the part time jobs to fit in with your work seekers criteria but you make it clear in the applications what hours you can work. It's just a box ticking exercise.PCS statement on Universal Jobmatch
http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/department...ws.cfm/id/D34395B0-26B7-4E67-81B32F80CFEBB3E8
I've had a look at the site, it's bloody useless for me as all jobs are simply described as either 'full time (over 30 hours) or part time (under 30 hours)'. Under 30 hours might be 4 or 5 hours a week. No description of exactly what shifts they want filling. I can't apply for a job on those terms because I have very specific commitments i.e. 3 small kids
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
It's not though. If (when?) they do make it mandatory there will be sanctions for not applying for stuff on there. You can tell this by the 'please tell us why you don't want to apply for this job' drop-down boxes. If that's not a 'please sanction me' box I don't know what is. Anyway it's such a fucking waste of everyone's time (ours and the employer's) not to just tell us what the bloody hours are on the job ad!
stuff_it
Too skool for cool
You just apply for it. It's a waste of time of course but it's a compulsory waste of time, and no more than you would have to do if you didn't have children. Please let some kind hacktivist write a bot for it!
Fez909
toilet expert
I was told that I have to sign up to the Universal Jobmatch today as it is now mandatory. If I refuse, am I likely to be sanctioned temporarily and have to appeal to get the money I am owed? Because I want to refuse, but I can't afford to lose more money (I'm currently on 50% JSA because they incorrectly claimed I've been working ) if that's the outcome of refusing.
) if that's the outcome of refusing.
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
I was told that I have to sign up to the Universal Jobmatch today as it is now mandatory. If I refuse, am I likely to be sanctioned temporarily and have to appeal to get the money I am owed? Because I want to refuse, but I can't afford to lose more money (I'm currently on 50% JSA because they incorrectly claimed I've been working
It is NOT mandatory, whoever told you that is having you on. Here's the PCS (DWP staff's union) statement again
http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/department...ws.cfm/id/D34395B0-26B7-4E67-81B32F80CFEBB3E8
Fez909
toilet expert
Yeah, I know now...thanks to you good people on this thread!
I was told last week by my normal advisor that it's not compulsory. To be fair, the normal guy is totally sound and doesn't give me any shit at all. But the replacement fella is a right one. He made me fill in those "declare your hours worked" forms in today going back until September! Every one was name, job title, employers address, when paid, then how much you were paid (£0, every fucking week) and all the dates it covered. Took me about 30 mins just writing out dates and £0s.
Then all casual, he says, "have you got one of these Universal Jobmatch forms?"
"Yep."
"Have you registered?"
"No"
"Well it is mandatory now, so make sure you've registered for your next sign on day and bring your ID in so we can look at your job search."
I just wanted to get out of there after all the forms, but I should have challenged him.
Anyway, after coming home, I came straight on here to check, and see all this, and now know he's talking crap. BUT, even though he's lying, can he sanction me for it? I know the DWP say no, but that doesn't mean it won't happen, followed by me having to straighten it out and getting it all backdated in a few weeks...I want to resist it, but I can't afford to have my JSA stopped.
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
And that's why they have us over a barrel
have a look here, maybe even print it out to take with you?
http://consent.me.uk/universaljobmatch/
Fez909
toilet expert
And that's why they have us over a barrel
have a look here, maybe even print it out to take with you?
http://consent.me.uk/universaljobmatch/
I've just been looking at that, thanks. I've read all the stuff and know I'm in the right, but yeah, they got me (us) where I'm scared to insist on my rights.
I will just say that I have read all the stories about scammers etc using it, and I'm worried about my security. At least then it doesn't look like I'm a trouble causer. And yes, I'll be armed with that DWP letter...good idea! Cheers.
Treacle Toes
Time
An Independent Review
of the Work Capability
Assessment
Professor Malcolm Harrington
November 2010
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/wca-review-2010.pdf
of the Work Capability
Assessment
Professor Malcolm Harrington
November 2010
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/wca-review-2010.pdf
Understatement of the year!
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Just seen this on Twitter. Obviously a number of advisors are really pushing Jobmatch.
So is it Universal Jobmatch or Universal Job Match?
Shouldn't up loading be one word?
Is on line supposed to be one word?
CV's?
I give up, and I haven't even read two paragraphs yet
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
So is it Universal Jobmatch or Universal Job Match?
Shouldn't up loading be one word?
Is on line supposed to be one word?
CV's?
I give up, and I haven't even read two paragraphs yet
Aye. How come she's got as far as managing a Jobcentre?
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Shocking
Wonder if she'd blame all the mistakes on a Secretary?
She's signed it faithfully instead of sincerely
Good question. I would guess that she only got that far at the Jobcentre because anyone able to earn good money elsewhere in a secretarial role voted with their feet.
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