Pay Matters: Local Government Strike
Why we're fighting for a fair deal
But council workers are being offered a pay rise of just 2.45%. Take inflation into account and it's a pay CUT. That's why hundreds of thousands of our members stood together to take action in July.
Now the employers have agreed to come back to the table, UNISON is leading the negotiations to improve the pay and conditions of our members.
The services our members provide are essential to local communities. And unless we get a fair settlement, those communities will suffer. Services will simply get worse as councils continue to lose committed staff and struggle to find new employees prepared to work for such low pay and poor conditions.
We empty your bins, clean your schools, conduct your marriages and civil partnerships, care for your parks, check the safety of your food and look after your children in nurseries, schools and in care. And so much more.
In exchange, all we are asking for is your support for a fair deal.
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 October
NJC pay claim 2009: consultation document
Police Staff bulletin - 2008 Pay talks report
This Bulletin brings members up to date with the pay talks which took place at the Police Staff Council on 22 September.Police Staff bulletin - 2008 Pay talks report
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
FE Pay FAQs
Frequently asked questions for members being asked to vote on the Association of Colleges (AoC) 2008/09 recommended pay increase for further education (FE) staff in England.FE Pay FAQs
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