3%. That’s what the government has decided NHS staff in England deserve.  

This pay rise is not only short of the mark; it’s unfair. It leaves NHS staff at the bottom of the pay scale stranded below the real Living Wage, and further stretches the gap between the highest and lowest paid. 

UNISON repeatedly asked for pay talks to agree the decent pay rise you really deserve, but the government refused. After months of dither and delay, it’s now imposing this pay decision, not asking you. But just because there’s no negotiating table, doesn’t mean you have to stay silent. UNISON members have led every stage of this pay campaign. 

Now you and hundreds of thousands of your colleagues have an important choice as to how we respond collectively to the decision on 3%. You’ve got a powerful voice in UNISON, the largest trade union in the NHS. This is your union and it’s your turn to speak up. 

The consultation for England will open on Friday 30th July and will close on 10th September. You should receive an email with a secure voting link that enables you to vote directly (please check your junk mail!)

OR

Go to http://nhspay.org  – you will need to verify your membership number or NI number PLUS your date of birth and surname

There will be no postal ballots.

Employed by the NHS but not yet a member of UNISON? You can have a vote too, if you join by Friday 3 September Join here