Pay Update 2003

England

All of the FE National Joint Forum trades unions have advised AoC that they have accepted the pay offer. It is expected that AoC will be advising Colleges of the outcome shortly. The unions will be undertaking a campaign to encourage all colleges in England to implement the settlement in full, including a 3% increase with effect from 1st August plus a further .5% backdated to 1st April 2003. Colleagues in colleges where the settlement has not been implemented should contact the ACM Office in Leicester for advice and assistance.

Discussions are about to commence to consider arrangements for job evaluation, performance management and the introduction of job families and regular updates will be available on the ACM web site.

Wales

The FE National Joint Forum trades unions in Wales is currently finalising its joint claim to submit to the employers in November. The bid calls for an increase of at least 3.5% from 1st April 2004, the maintenance of differentials for managers and increasing the bottom of the management spine in line with those in sixth-form colleges and schools. Further updates will appear on the ACM web site.