Although the GMB union has accepted this year’s pay offer, the two other unions, UNISON and UNITE, have both rejected it. These organisations are now intending to hold a ballot of their members for industrial action. UNITE have advised that their ballot will begin on 27 August and end on 15 October while the UNISON ballot will start on 4 September and finish on 16 October. Therefore, the pay award from 1 April 2024 will be delayed until mid to late October at the earliest.