The official word from the NJC is as follows:

The NJC Employers’ Side met today (17.10.08) and agreed to UNISON’s request to pay the 2008-9 pay award ‘on account’ pending the arbitration process. This means that members should receive both the increase on their pay and back-pay from 1 April 2008 in November pay packets or in December at the latest. A circular will be going to councils today to inform them of the decision.

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UNISON members in local government across the country have voted by 55% to 45% for a programme of sustained strike action over a 2.45% pay offer.  The National Joint Council Committee will now meet to decide what action to recommend to the union's industrial action committee that meets on Friday 27th June.

Commenting on the ballot result, general secretary Dave Prentis said: "This is a solid vote for action and a clear message to the local governments employers that our members are willing to fight for a decent pay rise.

This Branch of UNISON  is holding a prize draw in aid of our local Welfare Fund.  Our local Welfare Fund helps our members in times of need.  Watch out for a book of raffle tickets, that we will be sending out to every member from the first week in July. 

Once you have sold your tickets please send a cheque back made payable to UNISON Welfare to freepost address

Herts UNISON, Freepost 234, Hertford, SG13 8BR

For the list of prizes click on read more

TUC leaders have urged the Chancellor to introduce a new approach on public-service pay, to safeguard living standards.

A delegation led by TUC President and UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis, and General Secretary Brendan Barber, told Alistair Darling that it was unfair for public servants to be expected to accept pay settlements that fall short of inflation.