Pay Offer
The 2026-27 Local Government & Schools Pay offer has now been received. The headlines of the offer are an increase of 3.3% to be paid as a consolidated, permanent addition on all NJC pay points 3 to 43 inclusive and an increase of 3.3% on all allowances. The full & final offer can be viewed here.
Next Steps
The consultative ballot asking members whether they wish to accept or reject the offer of 3.3% will run from 20 April until 12 noon on 22 May. The National Joint Committees are not making a recommendation on this offer and have agreed it is for GMB members to decide whether they wish to accept or reject the offer. Here are some FAQs about the pay offer and ballot.
It is important you have your say on pay and only members of recognised unions for Local Government & School workers (GMB, UNISON & Unite) get a meaningful vote on the pay offer.
Please take part in this important ballot by voting and having your say on pay for 2026-27.
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Could you be a GMB Rep?
Having a GMB Rep in your workplace is an important first step in making your work better. A Rep gives a voice in the workplace to the issues impacting members and by standing together as one you are a powerful group of workers. The recognition agreement we have with Local Authorities allow for GMB to have Reps abd provide time off for training and Trade Union duties. Interested in finding out more? Please email us: infolondon@gmb.org.uk
Regards
Lisa Bangs, GMB Senior Organiser
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