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Sept 2021
Unison Harrogate rejects 'derisory' council staff pay offer
The Harrogate Borough Council branch of Unison has voted to reject a pay offer following a ballot with members.
The trade union held a ballot, which closed on Friday, over whether to accept a proposed increase of 1.75%. The offer followed a national consultation from the Local Government Association over a pay increase.
Unison officials described the offer as “derisory” and recommended members reject the proposal.
Of a turnout of 62% of its members, 74% voted to refuse the pay offer.
Dave Houlgate, Harrogate branch secretary of Unison, said it was “little surprise” that staff voted to reject the proposal.
He said:
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The Harrogate branch balloted borough council staff, while North Yorkshire Unison consulted with school staff.
The branch will now await the results from ballots across England and Wales before taking further steps, which could include industrial action.
Harrogate Borough Council have been approached for comment.
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