Three local government unions have today (Monday) submitted a pay claim for 2021/22, which they say begins to redress a decade of cuts and recognises the key role played in the pandemic by school and council staff. Workers should get a wage increase of at least 10%.
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Pay up now! for council and school staff
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How you can support the campaign for a decent, fair pay rise for all our key workers in councils and schools
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Union will continue to campaign for more funding for the pay of key workers in local government and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Birmingham unions and council join forces to demand funding for 10% pay rise and £10 an hour minimum