Pay Commission
2004 local government pay claim timetable
Below is the timetable for the 2004 local government pay claim (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Mid-end October 2003: The Local Government Pay Commission announces its recommendations.
Thursday 13 November 2003: The national local government committee meets to consider these recommendations and initiate consultation on the contents of the 2004 pay claim.
Friday 10 January 2003: Deadline for regional responses on the contents of the 2004 pay claim.
Week beginning 12 January 2004: The national local government committee meets to consider the results of the consultation and agree a claim to present to the other trade unions.
January 2004: Pay claim agreed by the NJC trade union side.
Week beginning 19/26 January 2004: Claim lodged with the employers.
February 2004: Employers consult on claim and offer.
March 2004: Negotiations with employers.
1 April 2004: Settlement date.
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• The UNISON national secretary for local government is Heather Wakefield.
UNISON Local government
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email: lgpaycom@unison.co.uk
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