The GMB pay ballot covering all workers across local government, school & academies that follow National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book pay, terms and conditions across England, Wales and Northern Ireland is now open.

In GMB, only members have their say on pay and we now need you to take part in this important ballot and let us know if you are prepared to accept or reject the pay offer. The closing date for the ballot is Friday 28th April 2023 at 12noon.

The pay offer is as follows:

• With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of £1,925 (pro rata for part-time employees) to be paid as a consolidated, permanent addition on all NJC pay points 2 to 43 inclusive. The equivalent percentage increases to each pay point are shown here.
• With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all pay points above the maximum of the pay spine but graded below deputy chief officer (in accordance with Green Book Part 2 Para 5.41)
• With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all allowances (as listed in the 2022 NJC pay agreement circular dated 1 November 2022)

For members working in an Outer London local authority, this translates to an equivalent offer of £2,226 on pay points up to and including spine point 48. Above this pay point, an increase of 3.88 per cent will apply.

GMB are recommending that members REJECT this pay offer.

Please vote on whether you would like to accept or reject this pay offer below.

This ballot is now closed