Pay Matters

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Background

From how the price of potatoes affects inflation to how all members can play a part in fighting for a fair deal for public service workers, we bring you an in-depth look at the issues behind the pay campaign.

When work doesn’t pay

(03/04/08) In the UK today, half of all poor children live in a working household. Despite recent progress, low pay remains one of the major causes of child poverty. What can we do to lift children out of poverty?

Finding the true cost of a pay freeze

(21/03/08) We need information on what the pay squeeze means for members - and branches can help gather it

Make our voice stronger on pay

(21/03/08) The Pay Matters is coming at a key time

Housing costs

(22/02/08) While the government is saying that housing costs don't count in inflation, households throughout the UK are having to spend more than ever to keep a roof over their heads.

It's not a lot to ask

(22/02/08) UNISON's 'catch up and match up' claim for local government workers and other members covered by the National Joint Council for England, Wales and Northern Ireland is both reasonable and necessary

'We've delivered'

(22/02/08) Local government workers have delivered, so where is their reward?

College workers put in claim for 6% or £1,500

(22/02/08) UNISON and other further education unions have submitted a pay claim for 6% or £1,500, whichever is higher, for college workers in England.

'Staging cuts' – heed the warning

(22/02/08) Staging pay awards achieves little ... and has a high cost

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My pay matters because...

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Have your say....
"My employer keeps telling me to do more, the government keeps telling us to do more and patients keep expecting more ... all the while, what we are experiencing is a pay cut. I deserve a decent pay rise”
Staff nurse, Newcastle

Proposed health pay agreement explained

Leaflet explaining details of the proposed health pay agreement - including proposed banding, pay scales and Q&A.
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Proposed health pay agreement explained

NHS pay - proposed multi-year agreement: case studies

The proposed pay deal will affect the earnings of particular occupational groups. These case studies will be of interest to branches and affected individuals.
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NHS pay - case studies [ZIP]

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