Paul Marinko 12 July 2024

GMB accepts local government pay offer

The GMB has split the union response on sector pay after coming out in support of the offer from employers for this year.

Sharon Wilde, GMB National Officer, said: ‘GMB members have voted to accept the local government pay offer for 2024/25.

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