The Central Panel met on Friday 22 March to discuss the outcome of the branch consultation on the 2023 pay offer to the HSC. All branches submitted returns and the outcome was 85.5% of members in favour of accepting the offer.

I would like to thank you all for taking part in the consultation.

As you will be aware, the 2024 pay award is due from 1 April and the Central Panel will meet next month to begin consideration of the pay claim.

Members should be aware that acceptance of this pay offer will not end our dispute or our industrial action re safe staffing and mileage rates. This will continue until a suitable offer is made by Management.

Patrick Mulholland
Deputy General Secretary