As we get closer to the opening of UNISON’s industrial action ballot regarding council and school worker pay in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, it’s vital that you know all of the facts around this year’s pay offer. With the cost-of-living...
The Government is consulting on its strategy to reform children’s social work in England, which is set out in their report Stable Homes Built on Love. UNISON will be responding to the consultation and is conducting an online survey to find out what social work members...
In order to engage and consult our members we need to ensure that all membership records are accurate and up to date. To this end UNISON is organising a prize draw for all UNISON local government members who check their membership records on...
The NJC Employers’ Side met last week and we have just been sent their response to our pay claim. It contains a ‘full and final offer’ although it is also a first offer so that is unconfirmed. The headline pay offer is for a permanent, consolidated pay increase...
NJC Trade Union Side pay claim for 1st April 2023. Our claim is for: • An increase of RPI + 2% on all spinal column points In addition: • Consideration of a flat rate increase to hourly rates of pay in order to bring the minimum rate up to £15 per hour within two...
UNISON is providing free training courses for members working in local government. Full details of the courses, along with sign up details, are provided on the link below. Members can sign up for the courses themselves. All courses will be for 2.5 hours and will be...
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