Local government unions have called for a 5% pay increase for workers this year with a minimum rise of £1,000 a year. They also want to ensure that a minimum hourly rate of £6.30 is applied across local government. The claim includes a range of other proposed changes to conditions including an extra day on holiday entitlement.
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Local government unions submit 5% pay claim
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