2nd February 2023
The pay claim for 2023/24 was submitted by the NJC Unions (Unite, Unison & the GMB) on 30th January.
The claim seeks:
- RPI + 2 per cent on all pay points
- Consideration of a flat rate increase to hourly rates of pay in order to bring the minimum rate up to 15 per hour within two years
- A review and improvement of NJC terms for family leave and pay
- A review of job evaluation outcomes for school staff whose day-to-day work includes working on Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- An additional day of annual leave for personal or well-being purposes
- A homeworking allowance for staff for whom it is a requirement to work from home
- A reduction in the working week by two hours
- A review of the pay spine, including looking at the top end, and discussions about the link between how remuneration can be used to improve retention
The National Employers will meet again on 23 February. HR subscribers can find out more information here.
We will keep you updated regarding further developments.
