The NJC pay award for 2022 to local government and school support staff was announced 25 July and is summarised below:- It’s a one year offer, payable from 1 April 2022, for £1925 on all pay points (note this is not a one off lump sum but a permanent uplift of £1,925 on all pay …
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UNISON members accept 9% award at Serco
UNISON members voted to accept the slightly improved pay offer from Serco of 9%. The deal also includes 5 additional annual leave days for staff on the statutory minimum. This means that the planned industrial action for August, during the Commonwealth Games, will be cancelled alongside our sister trade unions.
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UNISON members at Serco vote for action on pay
Sandwell Refuse workers vote for strike action amid a row over pay UNISON members in Sandwell, who are employed by Serco, have announced their intention to take industrial action after the employer failed to meet their calls for a decent pay rise. The strike action is being taken after workers rejected an 8% pay increase, …
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Consultative Ballot on pay offer at Sandwell College
Sandwell College has made a pay offer of 5% on all pay points. With RPI inflation in May being 11.7% and forecast to rise up to 15%, this pay offer represents a significant pay cut in real terms. UNISON members at the College are undertaking a consultative ballot on whether to accept this offer, or …
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Ballot for Action at Serco in Sandwell
On 24 June UNISON’s formal industrial action ballot at Serco in Sandwell begins. This follows a 96% vote for a formal industrial action ballot on a 82% turnout, after UNISON members rejected the 8% pay offer from Serco. RPI rate of inflation in May was 11.7% and forecast to rise to 15%. Therefore, 8% still …
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As petrol prices rocket – Mileage Claim from Joint Trade Unions
Joint Trade Union mileage As prices and petrol continue to increase the Joint Trade Unions have submitted a claim to Sandwell MBC for an increase to mileage rates from 45p per mile to 80p per mile. The attached claim also requests for staff working from home to be able to claim for journey’s where they …
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2022 TUC Women Chainmakers’ Festival
Mary Macarthur Gardens, Cradley Heath, B64 5BG | July 2 | 11.00-17.30 The 2022 TUC Women Chainmakers’ Festival will be back in person this year at Mary Macarthur Gardens in Cradley Heath after a two year break due to Covid-19. As ever, the event will be a family friendly day with music, street theatre, debates, stalls …
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Sandwell Delegates make impact at UNISON Conference
Sandwell delegates at UNISON conference are making an impact. Read Local government delegates discuss how to improve organising | News | News | UNISON National smart
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2022-23 NJC Pay Claim Submitted
The Joint Trade Unions representing council workers and school support staff have submitted the following pay claim for 2022/23. Our claim is for: • A substantial increase with a minimum of £2,000 or the current rate of RPI – whichever is greater – on all spinal column points. In addition: • A Covid-19 recognition payment …
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