The new National Living Wage rates increase from £8.72 an hour to £8.91 an hour from this Thursday, 1st April 2021. This rate applies for the first time to those 23 and over, rather than 25 and over previously. The rates also increase for: 21 and 22 years old to £8.36 an hour – previously
There has been some confusion over the local Government sector involvement in light of the recent announcement by the Chancellor of a pay freeze for public sector staff, with the exception of staff on less than £24,000, who would receive a £250 payment. The Local Government Employers have clarified that the Government has no formal
We have been advised of the NJC unions positions in response to the Employers final offer. The GMB and UNISON are conducting a ballot of their members, without any recommendation, with a return date of end of July for a response. The Unite union is similarly consulting its members, with a recommendation to reject the
