NORWICH CITY UNISON

There has been no movement from employers from their position of imposing a pay freeze on local government staff.

We asked you what you felt about this at our branch open day on 3 February, and this is what you told us:

We asked for your views on the news that Local Government Employers had decided to make no pay increase offer for 2010.  We have shared some of your views below - to send us your views just email unison@norwich.gov.uk  

“I have to say I am very disappointed with this news, it has been hard enough this year managing on my pay, the thought of working another year without some kind of reward is rotten. Hard working council officers deserve a pay increase this year!”

Local government employers have finally given their response to the 2010 pay claim from unions, saying there will be no pay offer but a pay freeze for all employees.

In an effort to get an early settlement the three trade unions involved in the National Joint Council put forward the 2010 pay claim in early November.  This claim was for a one year deal of 2.5% or £500 whichever was the greater.

The pay claim for 2009/10 has recently been finished, with back pay and 1% increase received in our October pay packets.

To try and reach a quick settlement that can be finalised by next April, the NJC (Unison, Unite and GMB) has already submitted the claim for 2010/11.

The claim is for: 

• a £500 flat rate increase or 2.5% - whichever is the greater

The claim is for one year only and is made separately to the claim for improvements to green book conditions.