Local government
Single Status pay and grading
For many union representatives undertaking an authority wide pay and grading review will be a new and challenging experience.This web section is designed to assist local government branches in planning their single status pay and grading review.
Under the 1997 NJC Single Status Agreement councils undertook to end the historic pay discrimination in local government by reviewing their pay and grading structures to make them equal pay proofed.
The 2004 NJC pay implementation agreement sets out a timetable for the completion and implementation of pay and grading reviews to be completed by 1 April 2007. UNISON's policy is to secure implementation of new pay and grading structures and with it pay equality, through negotiation. However, where negotiation is not proving effective the union is prepared, where appropriate, to pursue equal pay claims on behalf of the members through employment tribunals and the courts.
UNISON has taken legal action against a range of authorities where there has been insufficient progress towards single status or equal pay difficulties with new pay and grading systems. UNISON has agreed a joint protocol for persuing mass litigation with the GMB and T&G.
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Single status pay and grading reviews and equal pay
A brief summary of the link between single status pay and grading and equal pay.Essential background reading
Branches should familiarise themselves with these documents before getting started. These documents will be needed throughout the process.NJC job evaluation scheme
Documentation relating to the NJC job evaluation scheme, including downloads from the employers' organisation and trade union guidance.Pay modelling
There are two pay modelling systems recommended for use with the NJC job evaluation scheme - Link and Pilat.Bonus payments
The recommendations of this report should be used as a basis for negotiation on bonus in the pay and grading review.Equal pay proofing
UNISON-wide and local government-specific advice on equal pay has been issued as ULG/81/2004 and ULG/92/2004 – see section on essential reading before you start.Part 3 negotiations
Trade union and NJC guidance.UNISON training courses
The following training courses will be relevant.< Back | More >
CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work
• The UNISON contact for this campaign is Gill Archer.
UNISON local government
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email: s.pearce@unison.co.uk
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work
• The UNISON contact for this campaign is Gill Archer.
UNISON local government
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email: s.pearce@unison.co.uk
Recent documents
Getting Equal
UNISON submission on equal pay to HM Treasury Comprehensive Spending Review, September 2007
Getting Equal
Equal Pay Lobby 10 July 2007: How to lobby your MP
Download this practical advice on lobbying your MP. A model letter to your MP is included with this advice. Remember to take your letter of appointment with you when you meet your MP - this will speed up the process
How to Lobby your MP
Briefing for members lobbying their MP on Equal Pay
The lobby will take place under the banner of "Equal Pay Now - funding for local government". Download this briefing which outlines the key points to convey to your MP.Briefing for Members Lobbying their MP
UNISON, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ. Telephone: 0845 355 0845.
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