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.

GMB members will 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 pay offer is as follows:

• An increase of 3.30 per cent to be paid as a consolidated, permanent addition on all NJC pay points 3 to 43 inclusive, and 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 5.4)
• An increase of 3.30 per cent on all allowances (as listed in the 2025 NJC pay agreement circular dated 24 July 2025)

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.

Having reviewed the full and final offer in detail, the National Joint Committees have adopted a neutral position and agreed that it is for GMB members to decide whether the offer is adequate.  Members may wish to note that the employers’ side agreed to meet but presented a full and final offer instead of entering negotiations, and that the offer is not supported by any additional funding.  A vote to reject is also your vote in favour of a move to a formal industrial action ballot.

Please cast your vote below, giving either your GMB membership number or your name as an identifier.  If you do not provide either, your vote will not be counted.

This ballot will close at 12noon on Friday 22 May.