The IWGB has been informed that this year’s cost of living increase has been delayed, and is now likely to be implemented in the November payroll.

Although the 1% rise has been rejected by a number of unions, the employers are likely to push ahead with implementation anyway.

The payrise when it comes will be backdated to August.

Please do get in touch with any questions (uol@iwgb.org.uk) – we really need to start thinking about NEXT YEAR, and putting together a proper concerted push to secure a significant rise across the whole sector!