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Unite members reject 'insulting' council pay offer

The majority of members of Unite the union have rejected the 2.75% pay offer.

The majority of members of Unite the union have rejected the 2.75% pay offer.

Unite called the offer 'unrealistic and insulting,' pointing out it amounts to just £1.83 a day.

The MJ understands that the other two local government unions are likely to accept the 2.75% offer, which will mean it can be implemented.

Unite said it would be pressing for local pay deals after 70% of its members rejected the offer.

National officer for local government at Unite, Jim Kennedy, said: 'Our members are right to reject poverty pay and we will be stepping up the campaign for a fair wage that properly respects the contribution these workers make to our society in delivering services from the cradle-to-the grave.'

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By Dan Peters | 01 July 2025

Unions are expected to ballot their members on industrial action after GMB joined Unite in rejecting the employer’s 3.2% pay offer.

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Unite members reject pay offer

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Council workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who are members of union Unite have overwhelmingly voted to reject this year’s pay offer of 3.2%.

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