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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How you can support the campaign for a decent, fair pay rise for all our key workers in councils and schools
Union will continue to campaign for more funding for the pay of key workers in local government and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Birmingham unions and council join forces to demand funding for 10% pay rise and £10 an hour minimum
Council staff have paid a heavy price during the years of austerity