2026 Council & School Pay

Staffordshire UNISON notes that pay negotiations remain ongoing as the new financial year begins. Last week, the Local Government Association (LGA) announced a “final” one‑year pay offer of 3.3%. The LGA negotiates on behalf of 350 local authorities across England,...

NJC Pay 2026: Offer Received

On 24 March 2026, following pay talks, the NJC Employers’ Side made a pay offer for 2026 for England, Cymru and Northern Ireland. The claim is for an increase of 3.3% on all pay points from 1 April. The Employers rejected the other elements of the unions’...