This is the latest post to update members with feedback from a meeting between PCS and DCPU Management on 19th February 2009.
Senior Management informed us that the roll out was commencing as planned and the roll out was still on track. They were in the process of restructuring the core Lean Team so they could assess the impact of Lean by looking back at various ways of working introduced such as trays etc.
PCS raised a number of issues that arose from the most recent members meetings including lack of staffing, pressures to hit targets, work piling up and staff being labelled as negative or troublemakers if they raise concerns. Senior Management agreed to look at the issues they had control over but would not take away the points we raised over staffing. It is probably Managements view that they have enough staff – we do not agree and this is reflected time and time again when we ask members what they think of Lean.
Senior Management did say they welcome all views and they were concerned to hear that staff were not able to give their views freely. If you have any concerns that you are not able to raise your concerns then let us know.
We again raised the issue of the 10 Minute Meetings arguing most members found them a waste of time. Senior Management did not agree with this point of view and said that staff could choose not to attend if they did not find them useful.
We will continue to meet Senior Management on Lean and raise the issues you raise with us.
PCS will continue to speak to members in the areas that have rolled out to establish your views.
Please let Dean Rhodes, Jim Marsh or Grant McClure have any concerns if any arise.
