PAY OFFER LATEST

All UNISON branches have been asked to carry out a consultation with members as regards to what action (if any) are they prepared to take in the event of current talks failing.
contact your steward or the branch office to give your view

Union to enter talks with local government employers

On 23rd July UNISON’s local government National Joint Committee (NJC) voted unanimously to back further talks with Local Government Employers, aimed at settling the current dispute over pay.
Discussions between UNISON, Unite and the Local Government Employers led to an understanding that talks can go ahead, with a timetable to be agreed at a later date. Joint talks are scheduled to start on 13 August.
In the light of this decision the NJC agreed not to name a date for further strike action. Progress will be monitored over the coming weeks and the decision reviewed in September.

STRIKE RALLY
Wednesday 16th July 2008
12.30pm
Piazza Civic Centre

MEMBERS VOTE TO STRIKE!

UNISON members in local government in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted by 55% to 45% for a programme of sustained strike action over a 2.45% pay offer.

The National Joint Council committee have agreed with 55% of our members that we will fight for a decent pay rise. They also confirmed the 16th and 17th of July will be the action dates.

This decision needs to be ratified by the Industrial action committee on Friday (which it is expected to do).
Once it is formally agreed this branch will begin building for the days of action.
UNISON is a democratic organisation and it is hoped that all members will abide by the ballot result and support the strike!