Derbyshire County Unison News : 16 March 2010

Probation Service Pay Offer 2010

UNISON is recommending members vote to accept the 2010 pay offer.  In the current economic climate, and with the Probation Service facing cuts this year, UNISON believes the offer is the best achievable by negotiation.

·        We have worked hard with the Employers to get an offer before the General Election.  If it is not agreed by the Election, we fear it might be put at risk by a new Government.

·        The offer protects incremental progression which is important to our members

·        Members will get their increments 6 months earlier in April, rather than October

·        The offer maintains the principle of faster progression for lower paid staff below the development point in each pay band

·        The guaranteed minimum £325 pay rise helps all staff in pay band 1, staff between development point and max in pay bands 2 and 3 and all staff who are at the top of their pay band

·        The deletion of the lowest pay points in pay bands, 1, 2, 3 and 4 continues the important task of shortening the pay bands, making it quicker for staff to reach the top

·        London weighting is increased by £50 to £3,850

Napo is also recommending the offer to its members.

The 2010 pay offer in full is detailed here

All UNISON members working for the Derbyshire Probation Board Service are being consulted on the 2010 offer.  You will shortly receive a ballot paper in the post.

The pay consultation period ends on Monday, 12 April 2010.

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