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Local government pay arbitration

(19/12/008) UNISON has responded to a public announcement by the Local Government Employers (LGE) stating that the union has agreed arbitration terms.

Reviewing terms and conditions

(21/11/08) Great response to second local government branch survey

Gearing up for 2009-10

(14/11/08) Unions ask councils to budget for at least a cost-of-living increase, plus more for the lowest paid (includes pay news 23)

What should next year’s pay claim cover?

(09/10/08) NJC branches in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are urged to consult members as widely as possible on the options for the 2009/10 claim. Responses must be returned to regional heads of local government no later than 28 October

NJC committee agrees way forward on pay

(21/09/2012) UNISON’s NJC Committee met on 18 September to review progress in the negotiations over the pay award for 2008/9, which followed the two days of action in July, and the joint statement with the LGA which followed them

Negotiating framework agreed

(02/09/08) Trade unions and local government employers in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have agreed a framework for further talks, holding out hopes of settling the current pay dispute by the end of this year

Talks reopen

We have confirmed the way forward with employers following an initial meeting yesterday to kick off the reopened NJC negotiations

Campaign marches on

Although employers in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have returned to negotiations, it is vital we maintain a high profile campaign to highlight the injustice faced by our members in local government and related employers

Congratulations and thank you

(25/07/08) The high profile of the strike days was down to a huge team effort – with your hard work and commitment we can all be very proud of our campaign and its success

Joint statement: local government pay negotiations

(24/07/08) Issued on behalf of the employers in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, UNISON and UNITE

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Pay campaign 2007: News archive
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Recent documents

Pay newsletter 12: 3 July 2009

NJC pay 2009 Update. Branches urged to put pressure on local councillors and ask them to demand a speedy response from the LGA.
Link to a PDF document on this sitePay newsletter 12: 3 July 2009

Local government - Pay news bulletin 22-Apr-09

Update for branches on the meeting of the National Joint Council which took place earlier today.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLocal government - Pay news bulletin 22-Apr-09

NJC pay leaflet

NJC local government pay - latest leaflet for members outlining the 0.5% pay offer and asking for views.

Link to a Word document on this sitePay Claim Speakers Notes
Link to a PDF document on this siteNJC pay leaflet

Local government - Pay news bulletin 13-Feb-09

Arbitration hearing at ACAS on 10 February, the NJC pay claim for 2009/10, negotiations in opted-out councils and our plans for a campaign to link a fair deal for local government workers.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLocal government - Pay news bulletin 13-Feb-09

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