NJC Pay Claim 2023/24
This NJC pay claim for 2023/24 is made by the Joint Trade Union Side (UNISON, GMB and UNITE) to the Local Government Association.
Local Government Pay
The campaign for a properly funded pay rise for local government and school workers.
GMB members across England, Wales & Northern Ireland have voted to reject the local Government pay offer.
A majority of 64 per cent voted to reject the offer of £1,925 - on a pro rata for part time and term time only workers - for 2023/24.
GMB is now moving to formal ballots for industrial action in some areas.
GMBs formal ballots for industrial action will open on Tuesday 12th September 2023 and close on Tuesday 24th October 2023.
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4 March 2025
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3 March 2025
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28 February 2025
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14 February 2025
GMB members at Wiltshire Council reach outcome following…
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