BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF VOTE IN FAVOUR OF NEW PAY DEAL

The GMB, Britain’s General Union, has today announced the result of a ballot affecting over 4000 School Support Staff across the Birmingham area.

Almost 90% of GMB members voted in favour of accepting the deal on offer, which incorporates:

	Level 3 pay band lifted to SCP 26 (£14,995.69) actual salary
	Assimilation process enhanced
	Special needs allowance retained for all special schools & staff within specialist units
	Responsibility allowances of £500 or £750 p/a introduced
	Full time status for all current staff
	Protection for staff in amalgamating / re-organising schools
	No detriment in pensions
	Higher Level Teaching Assistant salaries; Option 1 £17,072-£20,190 Option 2 £19,185-£22,689

Lengthy discussions had been taking place between Unions and management following the rejection of proposals for Classroom Based Staff earlier this year.

The deal will be implemented from 1 September 2004 and will significantly enhance the pay, terms and conditions and career structures of support staff working in Birmingham schools.

Rob Kelsall, GMB Union Negotiator, said: “The result of this ballot comes after a three year long campaign to improve our members’ terms and conditions. I am extremely pleased that an overwhelming majority of GMB members have supported the agreement and we can go forward into the new academic year on a very positive note. The acceptance of this deal will also have nationwide implications.”

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