In late March the NJC Employers’ Side for England, Cymru and Northern Ireland made a pay offer of 3.3% on all pay points, from 1 April 2026. Last week UNISON’s NJC Committee met and agreed very clearly to reject this offer on behalf of members. The Committee was clear that the offer falls significantly short…
UNISON is extremely concerned by the dangerous military escalation in the Middle East, which risks pushing the region into a protracted conflict, which threatens regional and international peace and security. The US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, launched whilst international mediation efforts are ongoing, are a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.…
NJC pay claim for 2026/27 has been submitted Yesterday UNISON submitted a pay claim for local government staff in England, Cymru and Northern Ireland. Our key demand is for an increase of at least £3,000 or 10% (whichever is greater) on every pay point – this is based on a one-year settlement. Plus, a minimum pay…
UNISON is entering a very important election. As a UNISON member, you will now get the opportunity to have YOUR say on who becomes our next General Secretary for the next 5 years. The General Secretary is the most senior role in the union. They represent UNISON when talking to the media, other unions, employers…
The National Joint Council (NJC) is consulting on the 2026 pay claim for Local Government workers. Details of the claim can be found here. The branch has organised the meetings below for members to feedback comments on the claim: Date / Time Venue Room Tuesday 14 October TEAMS meetings Link to meetings: 12.30PM Join the…
For the latest update on the pay campaign, please visit the national website.
All ballot papers have now been sent and by now, you should have received your purple envelope in the post. It’s really important that you send back your completed ballot paper as soon as possible. We are asking you to vote YES in favour of taking strike action. You can find more information, including answers…
SOS24 – Nottingham Save Our Services Monday 8 July Assemble 12.30pm outside The Council House, Old Market Square, Nottingham Nottingham Save Our Services Campaign Group has organised a protest against Nottingham City Council cuts and to demand Labour puts an end to the cuts, provides emergency funding now, and reinstates Council funding to…
Over the last 10 years, there has been an average shortfall in central government funding to Nottingham City Council of £97 million each year. For this coming financial year 2024/2025, Nottingham City Council are preparing to make £50m of cuts to jobs and services. This will have a devastating impact on services that citizens in Nottingham…
From 23 May to 4 July UNISON held an industrial action ballot for council and school workers in England and Wales over pay. The results were sent out to regions and branches who have worked hard to share the ballot results with members. As this was a ballot of 345,000 members in more than 4,300 employers,…