GMB members working across the NHS voted overwhelmingly to reject the Government’s 3%.
GMB union industrial ballot for trade union members on NHS Pay offer
Frequently Asked Questions for download here
GMB trade union members working across the NHS voted overwhelmingly to reject the Government’s 3%.
You rejected this because:
- It does not restore a decade of real terms pay cuts.
- It does not recognise the Covid-19 efforts you have sustained over the last 18 months and will continue to do so for many more.
- It does not meet inflation rates.
- It will not cover the proposed increases in national insurance or pension contributions.
It is in fact a Pay Cut.
The Government have ignored you and decided to impose this pay cut regardless.
At the start of the Pandemic the Government said they would do whatever it takes to protect our NHS. Only a significant increase in pay will prevent the huge recruitment and retention of staff crisis which is getting worse. The Government held you up to be heroes, they clapped for you – and now they are rewarding you with a pay cut.
Make sure you have your say on your pay. Now it’s time for you to let the Government know what you think of their decision to further cut your pay. GMB members rejected the 3% and your union’s formal ballot is about to start. This ballot will tell us what next steps you and your colleagues are wanting to take to fight this pay cut.
This ballot does not mean that you will automatically have to take any form of action. But this is your opportunity to let Government know exactly how you feel about what they have done. If we receive a strong enough vote in favour of taking action, from the majority of our members, we could be in a position to try and influence Government to reconsider and offer you something that really does recognise your true value.
GMB union has appointed an Independent Electoral Service, Civica, to run this ballot. You will therefore receive your ballot paper through the post. Please keep an eye out for it and vote when it arrives. Every vote that isn’t cast, is a vote to accept this pay cut.
This ballot does not mean that you will automatically have to take any form of action. But this is your opportunity to let Government know exactly how you feel about what they have done. If we receive a strong enough vote in favour of taking action, from the majority of our members, we could be in a position to try and influence Government to reconsider and offer you something that really does recognise your true value.
GMB trade union has appointed an Independent Electoral Service, Civica, to run this ballot. You will therefore receive your ballot paper through the post. Please keep an eye out for it and vote when it arrives. Every vote that isn’t cast, is a vote to accept this pay cut.
Are your postal and membership details up to date? Update them by 8th December 2021
It’s vitally important that you have your say so please make sure you take part in this vote. We need the majority of members to call for action for us to be able to continue with your pay campaign.
There are two questions on your ballot paper. These are:
· Are you prepared to take part in strike action?
Yes / No
· Are you prepared to take part in industrial action short of a strike?
Yes / No
Ballot papers will start to arrive from Wednesday 10th November 2021 and the ballot closes at on Wednesday 15th December 2021. Please ensure your ballot paper is completed and returned to Civica by that time. Ballot papers received after this time will not be counted. Spoilt ballot papers will also not be counted so please refrain from writing comments on the paper and use it to cast your vote only.
If you do not receive your ballot paper by 8th December 2021, please contact 0151 203 0189
