UNISON council workers have today agreed to accept a 2.75% pay offer for this year. Staff in the local government sector voted two to one (66%) in favour of the 2020/21 pay award, which will apply to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The union’s national joint council committee accepted the offer from employers but said it […]
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An independent report has raised serious concerns about Derbyshire County Council proposals to set up a new company to provide cleaning and maintenance services to its buildings and schools in Derbyshire. Under the plan, around 900 council staff would transfer to the new joint venture company Vertas (Derbyshire) Ltd. It is being set up with […]
At least £10bn needed to save essential services
500 staff are being invited to leave the Council with a payoff as senior leaders decide to downsize in response to Covid-19 challenges
Consultation will allow branches and members to discuss the employers’ final offer – the best that can be achieved by negotiation