This is my first newsletter as Chairman of our Union, having been elected in January 2020 The leadership, i.e.me, has been criticised as to the lack of communication and I have to take that on the chin. We have not communicated as we should. I hope that can now be rectified. There are two reasons, …
JNC Chief Officer response to final pay offer
The National Employers again urge JNC unions to move to consult on, and hopefully accept, the final offer as soon as practicable so that employees can receive their pay award as soon as possible while appreciating the challenges the current situation poses for consultation processes. To this end the pay award and extra day holiday …
Changes to National Living Wage and National Insurance from April 2020
National Living Wage As well as there being an increase applied, the Government has set out what is called its “ambitious plan” to have the National Living Wage at two thirds (66%) of the median earnings rather than 60% as now. They also intend to extend the National Living Wage to workers aged 21 and …
LGS 2020 Pay Update
The national employers side have offered 2.75% and an extra day off per year. Unions have welcomed this, but are pressing for a better deal. We will keep you updated as we find out more.
Pay offer for April 2020
Following a meeting yesterday (Wednesday 5th February) of the employers side of the NJC and the trade unions, an offer was tabled for an increase of 2% on all Scale Points, from 1 April 2020. This would add £364 million to the payroll in the year 2020/2021. This was rejected by the unions and another meeting will be …
National Living Wage to increase by 6.2% in April
The National Living Wage will increase by 6.2% in what the Government has said is the “biggest cash increase ever”. The increase is four times the current rate of inflation. From April 2020 the revised rates will be: The National Living Wage for anyone aged 25 and over – £8.72 per hour – a rise …
David fills the South West Vacancy
The role of South West rep on the ALCC Committee has been filled by David Mears, who is the Clerk to Bridgwater Town Council and is the Secretary of the SLCC Somerset Branch. The Chairman of the ALCC, Lionel Thatcher, said he is delighted to welcome him aboard.
Decision on council staff pay rise delayed until the new year
At a meeting of the National Employers for Local Government Services held in London on Tuesday (5th Nov) it was agreed to postpone until the new year a response to the three unions – Unite, Unison and the GMB who submitted a pay claim of 10% on behalf of 1.4 million council workers. They said …
Anne is new Midlands Rep
Anne Wilson has been elected unopposed to the ALCC National Committee for the Midland region, following the recent call for nominations. In welcoming Anne to the Committee the General Secretary, Linda Hedley said “Anne brings a wealth of experience with her which will be welcomed. I look forward to working with her”. Three positions on …
Government pledges increase to National Living Wage
The government has announced plans to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) to 66% of median earnings over the next 5 years. In a speech at the Conservative party conference the Chancellor, Sajid Javid, said this would see the NLW rise to £10.50 an hour by 2024. He also said that the NLW, which is …