UNISON Local Government Strike Ballot Information

UNISON members in local government are being balloted for strike action due to a significant decline in pay value since 2010, with the most recent pay offer representing a real-terms pay cut. The ballot is open to members working in councils and schools in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and will take place from 1st to 14th December 2021. The union is recommending a YES vote for strike action. If a member does not receive their ballot paper by 14th December, they should contact UNISON directly.

• UNISON
• Local Government
• Strike Action
• Ballot

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1. Council and school workers unison.org.uk/LGpay

2. Why are UNISON local government members being balloted for strike action? Local government pay has fallen in value by 25% since 2010 Council and school staff worked throughout the pandemic providing services to keep our communities safe, clean and accessible

3. Why are UNISON local government members being balloted for strike action? This year s local government pay offer was for 1.75%* - with inflation at over 3%, this is a real terms pay cut This offer was rejected by UNISON members, yet employers have refused to offer more. *2.75% for those on SCP1

4. Who is being balloted? Most members working in councils and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Scotland has its own arrangements) If you receive a ballot paper, then we believe you are eligible to vote and take strike action

5. When is the ballot happening? 1-14 December 2021: You will receive your ballot paper in the post 10 January 2022: Last opportunity to request a replacement ballot 14 January 2022: We need to receive your ballot paper by this date

6. Why is UNISON balloting for strike action instead of negotiating with employers? UNISON and other unions have continued speaking and meeting with employers Even knowing we are balloting for strike action, they still say 1.75% is their final offer

7. How do I vote in the ballot? You will receive a ballot in December asking if you are prepared to take strike action It must arrive back by 14 January 2022 UNISON s NJC Committee is recommending that members vote YES to strike action.

8. What if I dont receive my ballot paper? You should receive your ballot paper by 14 December 2021 If you do not, contact UNISONdirect before 12 noon on 10 January 2022 You can request a duplicate ballot paper online at unison.org.uk/myunison/welcome

9. What happens if members vote for industrial action? If members vote for strike action (on a turnout of 50% or more) UNISON would aim to hold an initial day of strike action It s likely we d need to take further strike action to secure an improved pay offer

10. How can I support the campaign? Tell your colleagues about the ballot and why they must vote If they are not UNISON members, they can still take part if they join by 3 January 2021 They can join online at join.unison.org.uk

11. What else can I do to support the campaign? Speak to your UNISON branch Find a range of campaign materials at unison.org.uk/LGpay including leaflets, posters, graphics, digital materials and videos Use our hashtags #VoteYes! and #EnoughisEnough on social media

12. Where can I find out more information? For the latest information, resources and materials, please visit the campaign page: unison.org.uk/LGpay

13. Council and school workers unison.org.uk/LGpay