Local Government & Schools Pay – offer letter

Employers Offer letter Joint Negotiating Committee for Local Authority

Council and Schools Pay, a message from Andrea Egan General Secretary

STOP THE BONFIRE OF POLICIES

The Birmingham branch has submitted two formal disputes relating to the Council’s new Absence and Leave Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy. The Branch is concerned there was a failure to meaningfully consult and in addition we are opposed to elements of both policies. Although the Dispute was registered before the the commencement date, the […]

EQUAL PAY OFFERS BEING MADE

UNISON members, in female dominated job roles, have begun receiving offers via the appointed solicitors Leigh Day to settle outstanding Equal Pay Claims.

Dispute declared over new Council policies

The Council are making to long standing agreements, policies and procedures that affect you at work. We are so concerned by these changes that we advised the Council on the 25 November 2025 that we are in formal dispute and the introduction of the policies on the 1 December 2025 should not take place. The […]

Birmingham Unity Rally

We invite you to join us for the Birmingham Unity Rally – a powerful coming together of communities standing against hate and division, and standing for unity, justice, and peace. Sunday 23 November 2025 – 5PM St Martin’s Square, Birmingham City Centre (by the Christmas Tree) Led by a Procession of Light marking the International […]

Missing ballot paper?

If you have not received a ballot paper you can order a replacement via UNISON Direct on 0800 0857 857.

Equal Pay Victory

UNISON, GMB and Birmingham City Council have signed an agreement to settle historic equal pay claims brought by the two unions on behalf of women employed by the council and Birmingham Children’s Trust.

Birmingham Council’s guide to new pay and grading

Birmingham City Council’s guide to the proposed new and grading structure

Members pressure produces improved pay & grading offer

The maximum for Grade 3 has now been increased from SCP 22 to SCP 23. To accommodate this the starting salary for Grade 4 (Grade C) has increased from SCP 23 to SCP 24.