2026 Council and school pay activity pledge

Council and School Pay

If our pay doesn’t rise, we will!

For too long, council and school staff have faced low pay and a lack of recognition for the vital work we do.

The 3.3% “final offer” isn’t enough. Members in target employers will be balloted for strike action, building pressure on the government and employers to win the pay and recognition we deserve. But you need to act now!

Pledge to be part of the Plan to Win

I am a UNISON member working in a council or school.

I pledge to be an active UNISON member in my workplace, helping to build a strong campaign to win a fair pay rise for council and school staff.

I commit to:

  • Attend a 1.5 hour online meeting (in my own time) to learn about our plan to win
  • Help get “strike ready” by reminding colleagues to check and update their UNISON details and by asking non-members to join
  • Ensure colleagues vote “yes” in the 2026 strike ballot
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