Unions representing 1.4 million local government services workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have been told that their members will not be offered a pay increase for 2010/11.
The employers' announcement of the pay freeze, without any negotiation, has outraged the unions, which had submitted a claim for an increase of 2.5% or £500 a year, whichever is greater. Unison, Unite and the GMB have said they will now hold an urgent meeting to determine their plan of action.
In 2009, local government services workers received a pay increase of 1%, with 1.25% for the lowest paid, from 1 April (subscription required).
The employers have said that other local government employees, including chief officers, chief executives and craft workers, will also not be offered a pay rise. These groups have not yet submitted their claims for 2010.
In 2009, local government services workers received a pay increase of 1%, with 1.25% for the lowest paid, from 1 April (subscription required).
The employers have said that other local government employees, including chief officers, chief executives and craft workers, will also not be offered a pay rise. These groups have not yet submitted their claims for 2010.
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