NJC Pay Claim 2025-26

Update from National Secretary Mike Short with regards to the NJC Pay Claim for 2025-2026. Dear Colleague, This is to confirm that the NJC Committee received the results of the consultation of branches on the headline pay claim for 2025. Branches were asked for their views on the proposed headline claim of £3,000 on every […]

In UNISON December 2024

BRANCH NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2024 As we wrap up the year, let’s celebrate our achievements and look forward to what’s next. This month’s newsletter is packed with information, highlights, and upcoming events. Thank you for your support and dedication. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a fantastic new year! Read the latest edition – December 2024 

In UNISON October 2024

BRANCH NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2024 Wondering what’s going on in your branch?  Wonder no more!  The In UNISON Newsletter is back! Read the latest edition – October 2024   

Strike Threat to Leisure Services in Selby and Tadcaster

UNISON members working on the Selby District Council leisure contract are being asked to vote yes to take strike action, after they reject a below-inflation pay award.

2023 Pay Offer Confirmed for Council and School Workers

Employers respond with flat rate increase for local government and school workers.

Hambleton District Council: Offer everyone the same terms as the senior bosses!

We have written to the leader of Hambleton District Council (HDC), Councillor Mark Robson, to request that all staff at HDC are offered the same exit options as four senior executives. HDC will cease to exist after 31 March 2023, as all North Yorkshire councils are merged into one new unitary council. Although all staff […]

UNISON issues warning to North Yorkshire councils over senior staff pay-offs

UNISON local government branches in North Yorkshire issue a warning to district councils thinking about offering enhanced packages to senior staff.

UNISON says ‘NO!’ to more big-money pay-offs at Hambleton

We have written to all councillors at Hambleton District Council to demand that they reject proposals that would see a further £770,000 paid out in unnecessary enhanced redundancy packages to senior staff. Proposals to be voted on by Hambleton District Council tomorrow come on top of councillors having already voted to hand around £225,000 to […]

UNISON raises concerns about staff transfers to new North Yorkshire Council

The joint UNISON local government branches have formally responded to the proposals to move council staff to the new council, raising a number of concerns and objections.

98% say YES to better terms and conditions at NYCC!

UNISON members working for North Yorkshire County Council have voted overwhelmingly to accept improved terms and conditions which will help to improve recruitment and retention.