The committee conducted a hearing into the creation of the college earlier this month, in light of repeated complaints from the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), which claims that the college’s plan to do a membership deal with the union Unison is unlawful.
The proposed exclusive deal with Unison would entitle its members to automatic membership of the college. Those wanting to join the college would have to pay £270, but would receive free membership of Unison, which costs £207. Current Unison members would only have to pay £60 to join the college.
Graham Stuart warned Loughton that the "preferential" treatment being afforded to Unison could jeopardise the development of the college and fuel the ongoing dispute with BASW, which threatens to overshadow the college’s reputation before it is even set up.
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