- Conference
- 2025 Energy Service Group Conference
- Date
- 12 February 2025
- Decision
- Carried as Amended
Conference notes:
1)Pay progression across the energy sector lacks consistency, with many workers facing stagnant wages, unclear career pathways, and unfair pay disparities.
2)Many energy companies use inadequate or outdated job evaluation schemes, leading to unfair grading, lack of recognition for skills, and barriers to career progression.
3)UNISON activists involved in job evaluation often face challenges due to a lack of structured training and employer engagement, limiting their ability to secure fair outcomes for members.
Conference believes:
a)A comprehensive review of pay progression across the energy sector is needed to ensure fairness, transparency, and opportunities for career development.
b)Employers must commit to clear, structured, and fair job evaluation processes, with trade union involvement at every stage.
c)UNISON activists engaged in job evaluation must receive better training and support, enabling them to effectively challenge unfair pay structures and advocate for members.
Conference resolves to:
i)Call on the UNISON Energy Service Group Executive to conduct a sector-wide review of pay progression and job evaluation, identifying key issues and best practices.
ii)Demand that energy sector employers work with UNISON to improve pay progression pathways, ensuring fair and transparent systems for all workers.
iii)Campaign for better access to training and career development for energy workers, ensuring pay progression reflects skills and experience.
iv)Develop and roll out specialist training for UNISON activists engaged in job evaluation, equipping them with the skills to negotiate effectively with employers.
v)Push for greater employer accountability and transparency in job evaluation, preventing unfair grading and pay stagnation.
Conference calls on the UNISON Energy Service Group Executive to prioritise this issue and report on progress at the next conference.