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.

From school support staff to refuse workers, from town hall workers to social workers, hundreds of occupations and approximately one million workers are covered by this pay offer.

GMB members will now have their say on pay and we 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 pay offer is as follows:

• With effect from 1 April 2025, an increase of 3.2% on all NJC pay
• With effect from 1 April 2025 an increase of 3.2% on all allowances
• With effect from 1 April 2026, the deletion of pay point 2 from the NJC pay spine

The employers also responded to other elements of the pay claim submitted by GMB and sister unions. You can read the pay offer in full here.

GMB joint Local Government and Schools Committee representatives have discussed the full and final pay offer and are recommending REJECTION of this offer.

A vote to reject the offer is also a vote in favour of Industrial Action.

THIS BALLOT IS NOW CLOSED