Pay Matters
Local government pay matters
2.45% is not enough
UNISON says your pay needs to catch up with the cost of living and match up to other public service workers and the rest of the workforce. The government and employers are asking you to take a pay cut.
We say 'No'. You deserve a fair deal for improving council services and making a real difference to local communities.
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 surveyGearing 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 OctoberNJC 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 themNegotiating 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 yearTalks reopen
We have confirmed the way forward with employers following an initial meeting yesterday to kick off the reopened NJC negotiationsCampaign 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 employersCongratulations 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 successJoint statement: local government pay negotiations
(24/07/08) Issued on behalf of the employers in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, UNISON and UNITELocal government strike roundup
(21/07/08) What a show of solidarity!One last push for 16 and 17 July
(10/07/08) We need to make sure the local government employers hear our message loud and clear during the strike action taking place on 16 and 17 July – fair pay now!All out on 16 and 17 July
(03/07/08) Members have said ‘No’ to the employers’ insulting pay offer. What happens now?Why should I strike?
(02/07/08) Your questions answeredGuide to taking strike action
(02/07/08) Branches need to start planning now to make our strike a success< Back | More >
Recent Documents
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.
Local government - Pay news bulletin 13-Feb-09
Pay news 22
This bulletin explains where we're at with arbitration over this year's NJC pay award and where we're going with pay for 2009-10. (England, Wales and NI)Pay news 22
Local government pay news bulletin - 21
2008-9 local government pay offer to be paid on account. Read full details in the latest news bulletin.Local government pay news bulletin - 21
NJC pay claim 2009: consultation document
Branches in England, NI and Wales are asked to consult members over the options for next year's pay claim, outlined here. Please submit responses to the regions by 28 OctoberNJC pay claim 2009: consultation document
Pay campaign newsletter: 2 September
NJC negotiations update - for branches in England, Northern Ireland and WalesPay campaign newsletter: 2 September
Pay campaign newsletter: 15 August
NJC negotiations update - for branches in England, Northern Ireland and WalesPay campaign newsletter: 15 August
Model letters: NJC pay talks
Make sure your representatives hear your side of the story
Model letter for councillors
Model letter for MPs
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