Call for action

Branches and members will have by now received the results of the ballot over the NJC pay offer. As a result of the ‘Yes’ vote, the industrial action committee has given the go ahead for all-out strike action on 16 and 17 July.

Taking strike action is never an easy decision for members or this union. We prefer to do what we do best – provide quality services for the public. But having won a ‘Yes’ vote for action, it is now up to the union at all levels to deliver on that action and make the employers come back to the negotiating table.

And that means all of us. We need stewards and reps who are in daily contact with members to get the maximum possible turnout. Members facing the expense of summer holidays and new school uniforms might wonder whether losing pay in a strike is worth it. We have to convince them that it’s the strength of turnout which will make the strike successful.

A large turnout will send a clear message to the employers that they must improve their offer and show members the respect they deserve.

UNISON will be putting all its resources into making sure that our members on NJC pay and conditions – the worst in the public sector – make this action a huge success and get the employers back to the negotiating table. Please support your union – together we can make a difference.

Local government pay matters

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