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NEC hears plans for industrial action, plus new ballots

Affected areas include the NHS, higher education and the Environment Agency

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Flood defence works being carried out by the Environment Agency

Environment Agency workers announce industrial action dates

Action short of a strike will begin in December

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Winter warning as Environment Agency staff vote for strike, says UNISON

Workers back action over pay

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Vote yes for action in the Environment Agency graphic

Working a day every week for free at the Environment Agency

UNISON members at the agency have seen pay fall since 2011, but now these vital workers are balloting for industrial action – and three explain why they’re voting ‘yes’

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woman's hands holding empty purse

UNISON general secretary writes to the chancellor on civil service pay

In the letter, Christina McAnea calls on Jeremy Hunt to review the guidance which governs pay for EA, FSA and CQC members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Vote yes for action in the Environment Agency graphic

Environment Agency condemned over pay imposition

UNISON slams the move, as the agency also announced worse terms for new employees

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Environment Agency staff start to vote on possible strike over pay, says UNISON 

Staff voted to reject a pay offer of 2% and an additional £345.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Environment Agency staff overwhelmingly reject pay offer

Rejection in the consultative ballot makes clear that ‘now is the time for the agency to step up and make the case for an increased pay offer’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea

Blog: I urge members to make sure they have their say on pay

Scottish health members, together with those working for the Environment Agency, both provide vital services, which need to be properly funded

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UNISON recommends that EA members reject ‘insulting’ offer

The offer of 2%, plus a lump sum, comes after decades of falling pay at the Environment Agency, with attacks on terms and conditions

Article, News on the UNISON National site.