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Issue:- Monday, 29 February 2016

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Workers in the North West did over £2.7bn of unpaid overtime last year

WORKERS in the North West did more than £2.7bn worth of unpaid overtime in 2015, according to new analysis published by the TUC to mark its annual Work Your Proper Hours Day.

The TUC's analysis of official figures shows that more than 470,000 workers in the region did unpaid overtime in 2015 worth, on average, £5,792 each.

Those working beyond their contracted hours did, on average, 7.9 hours of unpaid overtime a week.

Work Your Proper Hours Day is the day when the average person who does unpaid overtime would start to get paid if they did all their unpaid overtime at the start of the year. To mark it, the TUC is calling on staff to take a proper lunch break and leave work on time. Managers are also being encouraged to lead by example and encourage their staff to work their proper hours.

Public sector workers contributed £10.8 billion of unpaid overtime last year. Public sector employees make up 25.7% of total employees but produce 33.6% of all unpaid overtime.

The most unpaid overtime is done by teachers and education professionals (with more than ½ of them working an average of 11.9 hours unpaid every week), followed by financial institution managers (11.2 hours), production managers (10.3 hours), functional managers such as financial, marketing, personnel managers (10.1 hours), and managers in health and care services (9.9 hours).

People aged 40 to 44 are most likely to do unpaid overtime, with 26.9% in this age group putting in unpaid hours compared to an average of 19.4%) for all UK workers.

TUC Regional Secretary Lynn Collins said:- "Too many workplaces in the North West tolerate a long hours culture. That is why we are calling on employees to take a stand today on Work Your Proper Hours Day and take a full lunch break and go home on time.  We do not want to turn Britain into a nation of clock watchers. Few people mind putting in extra effort from time to time when it is needed, but it is too easy for extra time to be taken for granted and expected day in day out.  I would urge anyone worried about a long-hours culture in their workplace to join their union, to make sure they are represented and their voices are heard."

The TUC has designed a calculator online where employees can enter their actual hours each week alongside the hours they are contracted to do, plus their annual salary, to find out when their unpaid overtime comes to an end and when they start being paid for the job they are contracted to do.

Southport Lytic Singers Concert for Gallowway's

This picture was taken from the Lyric Singers concert for Galloway’s in 2015.

LOCAL choir, The Southport Lyric Singers, are holding a charity concert on Friday, 1 April 2016, at Lord Street West Church, in support of Galloway's Society for the Blind.  The concert this year will take on a special significance for the members of the choir as it will be in memory of their former accompanist, Margaret Prew. Dorothy Hughes, member of the Lyric Singers, explains:- "Margaret was a talented musician and a retired music teacher who had accompanied the Lyric Singers for nearly 25 years. She was also involved with the Southport Music Festival and was always keen to encourage aspiring young musicians. She sang in the Church Choir at Lord Street West and also played for the annual pantomime which the West End players performed there."

The 30 strong mixed voice choir will be singing a variety of songs from their repertoire which includes selections from popular shows, traditional songs, folk songs and anthems. In a fitting tribute to Margaret there will also be 1 or 2 of her favourites included in the programme.

Anna Scott, Fundraiser at Galloway's Society for the Blind, commented:- "We were so sad to hear of Margaret's passing, especially given that it was Margaret who had approached the Lyric Singers about doing a concert in aid of Galloway's last year. It seems fitting that the Lyric Singers will be able to honour Margaret and her love of music, whilst supporting a charity that she believed in."

Galloway's Society for the Blind are a local charity who support people living with sight loss in the Sefton and West Lancashire area. They need to raise £1 million every year to continue to be able to support people affected by sight loss. They do this by offering services, advice, support, activities, drop in centres and much more.

The Charity Concert will be held on Friday, 1 April 2016, 7:30pm at Lord Street West Church. Tickets are just £5 and can be bought in advance by contacting Lyric Singers on:- 01704 227017 or will be available on the door.
For more information: please call Anna Scott, Fundraiser on:- 07729255216 or email:- Anna.Scott@Galloways.Org.UK.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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