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Local Governemnt employers have now decided to impose a pay freeze - really a cut-from April 2010. You deserve better. You won't need telling that local government workers are under the cosh - whether it's attacks on your conditions, your pension, redundancies or cuts.

Local government pay campaign 2010

UNISON on the unacceptable pay freeze in local government.

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NJC Pay 2010/11 and ‘Reducing Workforce Costs’: unions register a formal dispute

(2/8/10) This circular outlines the reasons why the NJC trade unions have registered a formal dispute with the employers. It highlights what this means and the issues branches should now raise with their councillors and managers. >> Download the circular in PDF format

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Double Standards - The Current Position on NJC Pay

Published: 28 June 2010
This circular brings branches up to date with the Con Dem position on public sector pay, the LGA response and what we know local authorities have really put aside for cost of living increases (following a Freedom of Information request). Branches are asked to keep up the pressure on councilors and MPs for negotiations to deliver a pay rise.
Link to a PDF document on this siteDouble Standards - The Current Position on NJC Pay
 

Council Finances: a guide for negotiators (England)

Published: 24 June 2010
It has never been more important for branches to understand council finance. Guides are being produced for each of the devolved nations. This guide has been written to help branches and activists in England to understand the council’s finances and why council tax freezes and cuts are a bad idea, so that you can argue with your employers and elected representatives for alternatives to cuts and redundancies from a position of knowledge and strength.
Link to a PDF document on this siteCouncil Finances: a guide for negotiators (England)
 

Examining the Pay Freeze

Published: 9 June 2010
This circular (LG/34/2010) looks in further detail at the pay ‘no offer’ for NJC workers in 2010/11. We look at the history of NJC pay rises compared to inflation over the past 13 years, political positions on pay and employer financial benefits for unpaid overtime.
Link to a PDF document on this siteExamining the Pay Freeze
 

NJC Pay 2010-11: Update 11 May

Published: 11 May 2010
This circular brings you up to date with the NJC pay. Branches are asked to keep up the pressure on councillors and MPs for negotiations.
Link to a PDF document on this siteNJC Pay 2010-11: Update 11 May
 

NJC Pay 2010 – 2011: Update

Published: 24 March 2010
Branches are asked to keep up the pressure on councillors and MPs for negotiations to deliver a pay rise and send a representative (or two!) to the lobby on 30 March.
Link to a PDF document on this siteNJC Pay 2010 – 2011: Update
 

NJCPay2010 - 11 Stewards Briefing 3

Published: 23 March 2010
Public vs Private Sector Pay Myths
Link to a word document on this site Stewards Briefing 3
 

NJC Pay Stewards briefing

Published: 6 February 2010
Circular for stewards with regard to the 2010 Pay Claim
Link to a PDF document on this siteNJC Pay Stewards briefing
 

NJC Pay 2010-11 Stewards Briefing - 2

Published: 6 February 2010
NJC pay claim 2010 – 11 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Stewards’ briefing 2
Link to a PDF document on this siteNJC Pay 2010-11 Stewards Briefing - 2
 

Joint union pay campaign flyer

Published: 5 February 2010
Vital services, Valued staff, You deserve better
Link to a PDF document on this siteJoint union pay campaign flyer
 

Pay campaign - Branch letter to MP

Published: 5 February 2010
Branch letter to MP to urge them to ask councils and the LGA to reconsider their decision to impose an effective pay cut for our members this.
Link to a PDF document on this siteBranch letter to MP
 
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