Annex Page xx The 10th Accord RESOLVING OUR DIFFERENCES Page xx The 9th Accord PARTNERSHIP RESOURCES Page xx The 8th Accord PARTNERSHIP STRUCTURES Page xx SECTION 1 This Agreement and all the Partnership Accords derived from it is between the Management of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and the Prison Officers’ Association (Scotland) (POA(S)), Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) and Prospect who collectively form the SPS Trade Union Side (TUS). All Parties to this agreement concur that by Partnership we mean, that we will work together to develop and support an environment of trust, respect and inclusivity at all levels, in the shared belief that Partnership will benefit the Scottish public, the organisation and individual employees. We will do this in order to achieve successful delivery of the SPS Vision, Mission and Values. The TUS and SPS have reviewed and reached formal agreement on these, which together define at the highest level what success looks like for the service and how we should get there. The agreed SPS Vision, Mission and Values are detailed within this Partnership Agreement. All Parties to this agreement accept the challenge that a competitive environment can bring and all recognise that in the necessary pursuit of value for money to the taxpayer, public sector costs will be competitive. It is equally accepted by the Parties, that the pursuit of value for money will include considerations of the quality of service offered. The SPS and the recognised Trade Unions are committed to working together to address the challenges that lie ahead, constructively and positively. Signed on behalf of: Scottish Prison Service POA(S), PCS & Prospect Colin McConnell Phil Fairlie Chief Executive Chairman TU Revised March 2016 2 of 1 SECTION 1 SPS VISION, MISSION AND VALUES A strategic objective of the Scottish Government is to develop a safer and stronger Scotland: helping local communities to flourish, becoming stronger, safer places to live and offering improved opportunities and a better quality of life. We will contribute to this by the fulfilment of our agreed Vision, Mission and Values that comprises the following elements: SPS VISION, MISSION AND VALUES OUR VISION The Scottish Prison Service has a Vision of: Helping to build a safer Scotland – Unlocking Potential – Transforming Lives OUR MISSION The Mission of SPS is: Providing services that help to transform the lives of people in our care so they can fulfil their potential and become responsible citizens. In delivering our Vision and Mission, our Operating Task is: Helping to protect the public and reduce reoffending through the delivery of safe and secure custodial services that empower offenders to take responsibility and to fulfil their potential. We deliver this through: Custody Managing safe and secure custodial environments. Order Providing stability and order that helps offenders to transform their lives. Care Supporting wellbeing and treating with respect and humanity all in our care. Opportunity Providing opportunities which develop the potential of our employees, our Partnerships and the people in our care. Revised March 2016 1 of 2 SECTION 1 OUR VALUES Our Values need to be consistent with the unique nature and responsibilities of our business. Living by strong Values will be the key to delivering our Mission and our culture and will be at the heart of every decision made. Our Values are: Belief We believe that people can change. Respect We have proper regard for individuals, their needs and their human rights. Integrity We apply high ethical, moral and professional standards. Openness We work with others to achieve the best outcomes. Courage We have the courage to care regardless of circumstances. Humility We cannot do this on our own; we recognise we can learn from others. Revised March 2016 2 of 2 SECTION 1 Partnership Agreement THE PARTNERSHIP ACCORDS 1. Purpose The Partnership Accords, comprising Section 2 of this Agreement, are designed as building blocks that will practically support Partnership working within the SPS. 2. Flexibility Each Accord is amendable, terminable and capable of being merged with others. In addition, fresh Accords may be agreed from time to time that further support Partnership Working. 3. Review The overall Partnership Agreement, comprising all of the documents in Sections 1 and 2, and each individual Accord will be reviewed in November of each year (unless varied by mutual agreement of the SPS and the TUS). 4. Termination of Overall Agreement / Individual Accords The Partnership Agreement (comprising of all the documents in Sections 1 and 2) or any of the elements in Section 1 or any of the individual Accords will be terminated if either the TUS or the SPS Chief Executive has given twelve months’ notice of the termination (or a shorter period by mutual agreement) in writing to the other and that notice has expired. A separate and overriding arrangement applies to Accord #1 – Recognition Agreements. That arrangement is stated within that Accord. 5. Functions The function of each Accord is set out below: - 5.1 The First Accord – Recognition Agreements This sets out the terms under which SPS recognises each of the Trade Unions within the TUS, and the scope of such recognition. Only recognised Trade Unions can be signatories to the Partnership Agreement. Revised March 2016 1 of 3 SECTION 1 5.2 The Second Accord – Partnership Principles Sets out the commitment of the Parties to the six Partnership Principles, contained in the TUC’s document ‘Partners for Progress’. The Accord states what these principles mean in practice for the SPS. 5.3 The Third Accord – Shared Objectives In the context of the Partnership Principles set out in the Second Accord, how these translate into concrete joint objectives. 5.4 The Fourth Accord – Learning in Partnership States the importance of developing skills and learning from examples of best practice, in order to continuously improve our approach to Partnership Working. Sets out access to key learning events for employee representatives. 5.5 The Fifth Accord – Shared Behaviours Enshrines the key behaviours that will be required by the representatives of both Parties when conducting business together. 5.6 The Sixth Accord – Communications States the principles of how the Parties will communicate with one another, and jointly with SPS employees. 5.7 The Seventh Accord – Managing Our Image Sets out how the Parties will work together to promote a positive image of SPS. 5.8 The Eighth Accord – Partnership Structures Outlines the means by which we will meet to do our business. 5.9 The Ninth Accord – Partnership Resources Sets out the resources required to meet our business agenda for the operation of the overall agreement. Revised March 2016 2 of 3 SECTION 1 5.10 The Tenth Accord – Resolving our Differences Refers to the steps the Parties must take to avoid Failures to Agree. Enshrines the use of the Voluntary Industrial Relations Agreement when a genuine impasse is reached. Revised March 2016 3 of 3 Accord #1: Recognition Agreements SECTION 2 Partnership Accord #1 RECOGNITION AGREEMENTS 1. General This Recognition Agreement exists as a separate and bilateral arrangement between the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and each of the individually recognised Trade Unions that are signatories to the SPS Partnership Agreement “Forward Together”. 2. Trade Unions Recognised by the SPS The following Trade Unions are recognised by the SPS for the purposes set out within paragraph 6 of this Accord1. The SPS and each of the Trade Unions individually and separately listed below form the Parties to this Agreement. The Prison Officers Association (Scotland) (POA(S)) The Public & Commercial Services Union (PCS) Prospect This document therefore sets out three separate recognition agreements, but with the terms of each identical. 3. Geographical Bargaining Unit The geographical bargaining unit for all recognised Trade Unions is national in extent (i.e. covering all sites, services and designated employee groups within the SPS in Scotland). No local geographical bargaining unit exists. 1 The Prison Governors Association are recognised as a Trade Union by SPS but they are not part of this agreement. Revised March 2016 1 of 3 Accord #1: Recognition Agreements SECTION 2 4. Employee Group Bargaining Units Each of the Trade Unions outlined in section 2 is individually recognised by SPS for the purposes of collective bargaining, collective consultation, and the provision of information in relation to particular employee-based bargaining units. These are: POA (Scotland) Operational employees employed in pay bands C, D, E, & F. Estates employees employed in pay bands C, D, E, & F. PCS Non-operational employees in pay bands B to I. Operational employees in pay bands F to I. Prospect Non-operational technical and professional employees in pay bands D to H. All SPS employees are covered by collective bargaining arrangements with either one or more recognised Trade Unions. It is accepted that an employee may belong to a recognised Trade Union other than those identified for collective bargaining purposes for their employee group (see above). As such they will retain their right to individual representation from their chosen recognised Trade Union. 5. Level at which collective bargaining processes are conducted All collective bargaining processes take place exclusively at national level. All collective agreements that regulate or change the contracts of employment of individuals are arrived at by negotiation between the