What happens after Cabinet selects a pay model
Based on the job evaluation exercise, a number of pay models have been discussed by CMT, directors and elected members. These are intended to determine what pay, terms and conditions employees receive. They were submitted to Cabinet on November 14 to select a preferred model.
The main purpose of the new pay structure will be to ensure equal pay for work of equal value.
But it must also be affordable.
Once Cabinet has selected a preferred model, it will go forward to the recognised trades’ unions for formal consultation under collective bargaining arrangements. Collective Bargaining means negotiation with the recognised trades’ unions for those employees covered by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) terms and conditions. The recognised unions are UNISON, T&GWU and the GMB.
If agreement is reached, it will be a collective agreement which will result in changes to the terms and conditions for everyone covered by NJC terms, regardless of whether they are union members or not.
Shortly after Cabinet has selected a model, you will receive a letter at your home address setting out the proposed outcome on your pay, terms and conditions. The pack of information the council will send to you includes:
- A letter telling you what your proposed new grade will be and any change to your salary level
- Any proposed changes to allowances
- Information about how your job evaluation score was achieved
It is important that you read the information because you may need to make a decision about the pay model. At the same time as you receive the letter, UNISON will be considering a ballot of members to decide whether or not to support the preferred model.
If the preferred pay model is supported, it carries three years protection at 100%.
It is hoped that the outcome of the ballot will be known by the end of December.
If the outcome is in favour of the preferred pay model, you will receive another letter which will confirm the information you have already received.
If the outcome of the ballot is against the pay model, you will receive a letter informing you about what happens next. This may mean, for example, changing the model or re-negotiating some aspects of the proposals.
If the model is agreed:
- It will be implemented on March 1, 2008
- You will receive your first payment under the new structure by the end of March 2008
Further information
The employees' Guide to Single Status is available from the pdf file below:
