Commenting on The University and Colleges Employers Associations (UCEA)
final offer of a £150 one-off payment, UNISONs Senior National Officer for
Education, Jon Richards said:
“This pay offer falls well short of what our members need to survive.
“This will be the third year of insignificant, below inflation, pay in higher
education and will hit hardworking staff struggling to cope with the rising
cost of living and everyday essentials.
“We will join other higher education unions in further consultation.”
UNISON has 50,000 members who work in HE institutions in all jobs
including: registrars, librarians, personnel, technicians, academics,
administrators, clerks, secretaries, cleaners, craftworkers, catering staff,
porters and people working in IT, finance and estates management.
UCEA tabled a slightly improved offer of:
£150 increase to all pay points, which UCEA say represents an increase of
0.5% of the pay bill.
An increase in London weighting allowance in post 92 institutions of 0.5%
