I was only passing on what I believed to be the message, I didn't say I
agreed.
I have generally found a robust approach leads to a more respectful
relationship but that style doesn't suit everyone and the majority don't
want to take the risk. Unless we see a big changeover at the elections
just opening (for 1/3 of the GPCs regional seats) I will assume that the
GPC more or less represents the profession.
Fay
Laurie Slater wrote:
> Still be in the negotiating chamber? Fay, they have just dictated their own
> terms.
>
> "As long as you chaps can swing your members to "vote" for our unilateral
> imposition, you will be welcome back to the table with open arms"
>
> There are no bleedin' negotiations. This is an EX-negotiation. If it wasn't
> still nailed to the perch ...
>
> Laurie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GP-UK [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Fay Wilson
> Sent: 15 February 2008 23:58
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: unbelievable post from GPC member
>
> Gillian is no longer a GPC member as her work-life balance did not permit
> it. I'm sure she means that if there is an A vote the GPC will still be in
> the negotiating chamber and therefore in a better position to negotiate on
> behalf of GPs. I would like to see some sign of negotiating gains coming
> forward before I had much comfort in that idea.
>
> Anyway James, be consoled: the deal in NI is different with £2 million for
> something that is not extended hours (not sure what it is, you will have to
> ask your reps) as your administration don't have extended hours as one of
> their priorities. So GOK what your option A is. I bet it is contingent on a
> pan UK A vote though. You know how these things are.
> Fay
>
>
> James McGlew wrote:
>
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>> Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:25:41 +0000
>> From: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: flexible working and extended hours: wots the truth
>> please?! from confused.
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>
>> A negotiated settlement enables GPC to get others things through
>> on A option than would be possible under B. B means that GPC loses
>> negotiation rights for far longer than this short term issue.
>> B means the loss of national negotiations on GP contracting IMHO
>> Gillian
>>
>>
>> This is one of the most depressing posts I have ever read.
>>
>> Since when where the GPC's interests put before those of the 30,000
>> GPs it alledgedly represents - or are Fay and Trefor totally wrong
>> with what they have said here and in DNUK.
>>
>> Do the GPC not care about the work-life balance of GPs? Or the
>> practices already on the borderline who would go under with
>> "imposition A". I also seem to recall that any negotiations were
>> stopped - and this was a 'take this or else' command from high.
>>
>> I am glad that you do not represent me [Northern Ireland], and I pity
>> those who trusted you to defend them.
>>
>> James
>>
>>
>> I wrote this.
>> Be excellent to each other.
>>
>>
>>
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