Local Government Pay Claim Lodged

NJC unions have lodged pay and terms conditions claims for local government ‘Green Book’ Staff for 2021

The three biggest local government unions are seeking:

• A substantial increase with a minimum of 10% on all spinal column points
• Introduction of a homeworking allowance for all staff who are working from home
• A national minimum agreement on homeworking policies for all councils
• A reduction of the working week to 35 hours with no loss of pay, and a reduction to 34 hours a week in London. Part-time staff to be given a choice of a pro rata reduction, or retaining the same hours and being paid a higher percentage of FTE
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays and statutory days, for all starting employees, plus an extra day holiday on all other holiday rates that depend on service
• An agreement on a best practice national programme of mental health support for all local authorities
• A joint review of the provisions in the Green Book for maternity / paternity / shared parental / adoption leave