Pam Howard, the chair of UNISON’s schools committee, urges the union’s 250,000 school support staff to have their say in the NJC strike ballot
local government pay – the National Joint Council (NJC)
UNISON’s local government and schools members will soon be voting on whether to accept the employers’ latest below-inflation pay rise
One Team values more important than ever, the national executive council heard today
Today’s NEC heard updates on a series of pay disputes and impressive personal injury wins for members
Increased offer of 0.25% is “insignificant”
There were plenty of plaudits for key workers during the pandemic, but gratitude has not extended to members’ pay packets. And their financial worries are mounting
Work will now begin on fair award for next year
Consultation will allow branches and members to discuss the employers’ final offer – the best that can be achieved by negotiation
It’s shocking that so many people in jobs are still struggling financially and living in poverty.
Branches asked to comment on revised recommendation on pay offer for England, Wales and Northern Ireland