The NJC employers made a pay offer on 24 March of 3.3% on all pay points from 1 April. See attached for the detail. Emps to NJC TUs pay offer 24Mar26 UNISON’s national NJC committee will meet shortly to discuss the offer and decide the next steps.
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Sandwell UNISON Election Result
Thanks to members who returned their voting papers for the election of Sandwell’s Assistant Branch Secretary (Local Government) for 2026/7. The results were as follows:- Charlie Carmichael 121 votes Ross Perkins 89 votes Shazziah Rock 62 votes Therefore …
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2026/27 Pay Claim at Serco in Sandwell
On 2 March the Joint Trade Unions submitted the following pay claim to Serco, the private operator contracted to collect and dispose of rubbish and recycle across Sandwell. The pay claim from the three Joint Trade Unions is for:- 6% on all pay points 5 Days additional annual leave after 5 years’ service for all …
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Reform UK Once Again Outlines Attack on Local Government Pension Scheme
Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers – BBC News Reform is no friend of working people, says UNISON – UNISON National Richard Tice, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, has once again outlined their plans to attack the local government pension scheme. See the links above. Not content with attacking public …
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Together Against the Far Right National Demonstration 28 March
The voices of division in our country are growing louder. Those who preach division are becoming more confident. For the first time the far right are driving politics at a national level, and far right protests on our streets mobilising the biggest numbers they ever have. Their false promises seize on the very real economic …
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Resisting the Rise in Racism Meeting
Trade Unions in Sandwell, which includes UNISON, GMB, Unite the Union, National Education Union and UCU at Sandwell College, have called a meeting titled Resisting the Rise in Racism. The meeting is being held inside the Council Chambers at Sandwell Council House on Wednesday 25th February at 12:30pm. If you are:- • anxious about being …
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Sandwell UNISON’s 2026 Local Service Champion
Satish Patel, ICT Senior Lead Officer, is UNISON’s Local Service Champion for 2026. Staff who work for Satish nominated him to be this year’s Champion because he “consistently delivers exceptional customer service, always striving for the best possible outcomes. His ability to communicate openly and effectively extends beyond customers to everyone he encounters. His dedication …
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Your UNISON Annual General Meeting Tuesday 24 March
All members are invited to the 2026 (30th) Annual General Meeting of Sandwell General UNISON Branch. Invites are in the post. There are two opportunities to attend. Either at lunchtime between 1pm and 2pm, where a free buffet will be available for members from 12:45pm. Or at 7:30pm. At the AGM there will be an …
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Local Service Champions 2026
2026 marks the fifth year of our Local Service Champions Awards. These awards shine a light on the invaluable work and contributions that local government workers do every day. Every year you have the opportunity to nominate your colleagues to be Local Service Champions to ensure they get special recognition for their tireless work. Local …
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2026-27 NJC Pay Claim Submitted
The 2026-27 NJC pay claim for school support staff and local government workers has been submitted to the employers 1 December 2025. The Joint Trade Union (UNISON, GMB and Unite) claim is for: An increase of at least £3,000 or 10% (whichever is greater) across all NJC spinal column points* A minimum pay rate of …
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