Health pay ballot closes 6 June
by Chris Bartter
Members in Scotland's NHS are being asked to vote on the
pay proposals outlined in the last Scotland inUNISON in an
all members' ballot from 15 May to 6 June. The Scottish Health
Committee is urging members to vote in the ballot.
Sandra-Dee Masson, Vice Chair of the SHC, said, "It is vital
we maximise the turnout in the ballot and get a strong response
from members on what they think of these crucial proposals."
Mike Jackson, UNISON's Senior National Officer, re-affirmed
the UK Conference policy to conduct the ballot, at the recent
Scottish Health Seminar. There was no national recommendation
being offered after a tight debate at the conference in Manchester,
and he stressed the requirement to pursue effective industrial
action to seek improvements if the package is rejected. Scottish
Branches are currently considering their positions and engaging
with members over the ballot period. Members should enquire
from their branch for advice.
Campaigning materials have been issued to branches and a
period of recruitment is underway. Non-members can secure
a vote if they join by 3 June 2008. The ballot closes on 6
June.
The main elements of the NHS Pay Proposals are below. Pay
rises over the piece range from 7.58% to 10.66% depending
on where an individual is placed on the pay scale. 2008 -
2.75% on all pay points and allowances Total value 2.75% 2009
- 2.4% on all pay points and allowances. Removal of lowest
point in band 1. Additional increase on most points in band
5.Additional increase on first three points in band 6. Total
value 2.5% 2010 - 2.25% on pay points and allowances above
point 14. £420 for all pay points at point 14 and below. Removal
of mid-point of band 5. Additional increase on most points
in band 5. Additional increase on first three points in band
6. Total value 2.5% 2011 - Pay rise to be determined by the
Pay Review Body (PRB). Additional increase on most points
in band 5.Additional increase on first three points in band
6. Total value PRB+0.11%
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