STABLE talk — July 2019
Download STABLE Talk, July 2019 edition, for the latest news and updates from the National Association of Racing Staff.
News & updates
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Concessions for racing staff at two G1 tracks this summer
Two of Britain’s top Group 1 tracks have recently announced significant concessions for racing staff at some of their most popular meetings this summer. Read the full article on thoroughbredracing.com
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We’re supporting LGBTQ+ Pride Month
A great opportunity for racing to create a more inclusive environment for our LGBTQ+ participants, colleagues and spectators.
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You’re invited to our 2019 AGM in Lambourn
The meeting is open to everyone who works in a licenced racing yard to voice their opinions.
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The National Minimum Wage to increase by 4.9%
The National minimum wage will rise from £7.83 per hour to £8.21 per hour on 1st April 2019.
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Change to your Racing Industry Accident Scheme contribution
On the 1st of April 2019, your RIABS contribution will rise from £2.62 per week to £3.00 per week.
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Stable staff survey rates Britain’s courses
Plumpton’s management has said it is committed to improving conditions for stable staff after the track finished bottom of a new survey compiled by the National Association of Racing Staff (NARS). Ascot topped the Racecourse Ratings 2018 survey and was one of six tracks given a five-star rating, along with Chelmsford, Newton Abbot, Perth, Chester…
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Britain’s stable staff chief to meet Australian authorities about welfare issues
Racing Victoria (RV) will host a meeting on Thursday 24th January 2019 with a number of interested parties including George McGrath, a UK representative of the National Association of Racing Staff, who will stress to Victorian racing officials the need to properly look after track staff. Read the full article on welfare issues
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Stable staff shortage in racing
Oli Bell is joined by George McGrath, Chief Executive National Association of Racing Staff, Shelley Perham, National Trainers Federation, Sally-Ann Grassick plus inputs from Nicky Henderson, Luke Harvey and yourselves on Twitter to discuss the current “crisis” of stable staff shortage in the racing industry. Watch the full discussion on stable staff shortage in racing