Mark Conrad 26 January 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Unions poised to submit inflation-busting pay claim

EXCLUSIVE: Unions poised to submit inflation-busting pay claim image
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Local government trade unions are considering an inflation-busting pay demand for 2023-24, The MJ understands.

The three main unions in the sector – Unison, Unite and GMB - are still finalising their formal pay claim ahead of a submission to the National Joint Council (NJC) by the end of this month.

But key sources this week suggested unions look poised to coalesce around the Retail Price Index inflation rate, plus an extra two per cent, as they seek to shield town hall staff from the continuing cost of living crisis.

One senior union source said: ‘That is the figure suggested following discussions between the unions so far.

'But no official pay claim has yet been lodged. We expect that to happen soon.’

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