Host informed Unite in a direct message that it was NNB that has instructed them to put the campus rates up!
Unite believe that these rates are unjust and totally disrespectful to the workforce who gave up digs and moved onto the campus's in order to help with the covid 19 pandemic and the containment of it. A minimum of 20% increase is how they are rewarded!
So Unite asks on NNB to put a price freeze on any increase on campus rates in which many workers have gone above and beyond in making sure this project remains productive and safe to the wider community! there refusal to do this will result in workers (being forced) who in turn have already informed UNITE of their intention to leave the campus's and ascend back into Bridgwater and local communities
Those not staying on campus:
Whilst this may not effect you now your support is welcome as any increase of workers into the wider communities may increase future rates!
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS (Junction 24)
Having seen your comments on the survey Unite have secured a number of rooms with the Holiday Inn Express, whilst Unite would like to see you stay on the campus we do understand your reasons for wanting to seek other avenues and needing time to do this can be lengthy. Below is the deal Unite has managed to secure;
Bed & Breakfast rate of £38.00 per room per night on a minimum booking of 20 nights. You do not have to book for nights which you aren't staying. The guest would have to check out and check back in when traveling home and returning. This way you maximise the amount of room nights you get per booking.
Included in this offer -
Continental breakfast with hot Favorites
138 modern en-suite bedrooms
Free parking
LCD TV with chrome cast, tea & coffee facilities, power shower, Air Conditioning
Free high speed WIFI access throughout
24 hour Reception
Bar & Italian themed Restaurant with 10% off Food with your rate
Points towards FREE STAYS
As well as all the benefits that come with staying in a modern hotel.
As part of your check in process we can sign up any guest not already members of the IHG rewards club to be members, there is no charge for joining, you can earn points while staying. These points can be used to get free stays at hotels, air miles and Highstreet/online vouchers. The earning points work out at 5 points per 1 dollar spent on food and beverage, after 7 nights the member becomes a Gold Elite earning a further 200 points per arrival until a platinum status is earnt earning 300 points per arrival.
SUMMARY
HOST CAMPUS £196 per week
(based on a 7 night stay as you have to keep the room on)
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS £152 per week
(Based on a 4 night stay vacating on the Friday)
Saving of £44 per week.
If any one is interested in this offer please email paul.wand@unitetheunion.org please be aware this offer is limited due to there capacity.
Unite is also in talk with other hotels!