24.06.26 Pay Negotiations Updates:
See the most recent update. As the employer has not been engaging with the GMB members rejection of the offer.
Our union is now to discuss at local level about the next steps and the alternative of industrial action. It is important that you look at our branch explanation of what industrial action is, press HERE.
https://www.gmb.org.uk/public-services/local-government/njc-green-book-noticeboard
https://www.gmb.org.uk/public-services/schools-academies-and-education/all-schools-staff-noticeboard
28.05.26 Update from the recent ballot:
It has now been reported that all 3 Unions have rejected the pay offer by the employer and notified the employer of this result.
It will now be a waiting period for a response from the employer before any further steps will be considered by the Union. A employer meeting is expected on the 18th June. As soon as there is any relevant news to pass on, then it will be posted.
At this point it is worth noting what industrial action is and nay be talked about. Read what it means on our website in the below link. It does not mean striking!
National Head Office will be corresponding to members on this current position in due course.
Any pay award will be back dated to April 2026.
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26.03.26 Update on 26/27 Pay Discussions
NJC Union ballot 13/4 – 22/5/26 HERE
Each year your union represents your interests to improve our pay and conditions.
During the 2025/26 negotiations, the result in the pay award, which had been an important issue for members, and raised with the union by members. Was resolved early for the first time in a number of years.
Remembering that the delays in previous years until the resolution had been a major point of concern by members during those negotiations. Even though the union corresponded with members to keep them updated.
See the links below with the current update. In addition is a copy of the GMB subsistence allowances from the 1st April.
https://www.gmb.org.uk/public-services/local-government/njc-green-book-noticeboard
https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/council-employees-pay-offer-announced-7
Remember the importance that you ensure your contact email, phone number and address are kept up to date on your union membership.
10.04.2026
The GMB union 2026/27 NJC pay ballot for local government and school staff is officially open, running from 13 April 2026 to 22 May 2026.
It’s time to decide. Don’t sit it out. Take charge and vote by 22nd May and make your voice count. Accept or reject, the decision is yours.
https://www.gmb.org.uk/public-services/schools-academies-and-education/all-schools-staff-noticeboard
Subsistence Allowances from 1st April from GMB NW
22/12/25
Union Christmas update on the progress, with an expectation that the employer will respond to our submission after Christmas. Please watch HERE
02/12/25
Update on the submission now made to the employer
Our claim is for:
1. An increase of at least £3,000 or 10% (whichever is greater) across all NJC spinal column points*
2. A minimum pay rate of £15 an hour for the NJC pay spine
For full details press HERE
https://mailchi.mp/gmb/njc-pay-claim26-update
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