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Local government pay matters

This year your pay rise matters more than ever. Why? Because the cost of living is riding high and pay rises over the last four years have not kept up. What's more, local government pay is the lowest in the public sector and so-called 'efficiency' savings are leaving fewer of you to keep services going. You're still doing more for less.

2% is not enough

UNISON says your pay needs to catch up with the cost of living and match up to other public service workers and the rest of the workforce. The government says you must get 2% for the next three years, while private sector workers are getting 4%.

We say 'No'. You deserve a fair deal for improving council services and making a real difference to local communities.

Strike announced for Friday 16th May

(09/5/08) UNISON is calling all members in Ofsted to come out on strike on Friday May 16th, following the decisive "yes" vote in our industrial action ballot.

Pay consultation closes tomorrow

(6/5/08) Branches across England, Northern Ireland and Wales have been holding workplace meetings and ballots to find out what our members in local government think about this year’s pay offer of 2.45%.

Carry on consulting

(29/04/08) There’s only a week left to ask local government members whether they want to accept or reject this year’s pay offer

Craftworkers’ pay claim 2008/9

(29/04/08) Craft unions considering response from employers

Unions discuss action over pay

(25/04/08) UNISON is planning to ask members in probation if they are prepared to consider taking industrial action in their pay dispute with employers.

Tell us what you think

(17/04/08) Do you accept or reject this year's pay offer?

Consultation begins on pay offer

(10/04/08) UNISON is consulting as many members as possible on the 2008/9 NJC pay offer. Our recommendation is to reject.

The consultation process

(10/04/08) It is vital that as many members as possible take part in the consultation on the 2008/9 pay offer. Advice for branches on how to make it happen.

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"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

Speakers' notes: Employer's Final Offer

Speakers' notes for the 2008 Pay Claim
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Pay Claim 2008 - Employer's Final Offer [PPT]
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Speakers' notes: Employer's Final Offer

Catch up & Match up recruitment leaflet

Help us win a fair pay rise for NJC staff by encouraging your colleagues to join UNISON today. Batches can be ordered through the online catalogue. Stock number 2657
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Catch up & Match up recruitment leaflet

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