Despite providing some of the most vital services in our communities, council and school staff have seen 25% wiped from the value of their pay since 2010. Staff are continuing to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis and will find better-paid, less-stressful work elsewhere if their pay continues to lose its value.

Please go to to the national UNISON website for more information on this year’s pay claim. We are not expecting any response from employers until after various local and regional elections in May.

We will be contacting members to keep them updated on the pay claim and to get your views.