Mike Short, head of local government, explains the situation for council and school staff pay in England and Wales, and why UNISON is asking members to vote to strike
council and school staff
Council and school staff strike ballot begins
The ballot for members in England and Wales is open now and runs until 16 October. UNISON is recommending that members vote ‘YES’ for strike action
Staff to be consulted over employers’ pay proposal
Claim calls for a wage rise of £3,000 or 10%, whichever is higher
Three local government unions have today (Monday) submitted a pay claim for 2021/22, which they say begins to redress a decade of cuts and recognises the key role played in the pandemic by school and council staff. Workers should get a wage increase of at least 10%.
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