Council employees have been offered an improved pay increase of 2.75 per cent from 1 April 2020, plus an additional one dayâs leave which would increase the minimum entitlement from 21 to 22 days per year (plus public holidays).
The National Employers hope that the unions accept this final offer so that employees, who are providing such critical support to their communities during this national emergency, can receive a well-deserved pay rise as soon as practicable.
The National Employers, who negotiate pay on behalf of 350 local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, made the offer to unions today. It will affect over 1 million employees.
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