Workers employed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) are to receive a substantial pay rise following two rounds of strike action.
Employees, including transport planners, administrators and IT staff, walked out for three days in December and a further 24 hours in January in a dispute over pay.
Workers have now accepted an improved offer guaranteeing a minimum hourly rate of £15, a pay rise of 3.2% for all staff, backdated to last April, and a one-off payment* for 2025/26.
The two-year settlement also ensures all staff will receive a minimum 3% increase in 2026/27, with WYCA promising to match next year’s national local government pay award if it’s higher.
Around 125 workers will benefit from the new deal, which also includes free transport passes and an agreement to look at the possibility of a four-day working week.
UNISON West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Transport branch secretary Pam Sian said: “This result is testament to the power of people standing up and fighting for what’s fair.
“Everyone who voted, stood on a picket line or supported colleagues has driven this forward, securing a significant wage rise for this year and next.
“Hard-working staff who provide key services to the region will now receive the pay they deserve.”
Notes:
– *Staff on pay grade 8 and below will receive £415, those on grade 9 will receive £200. West Yorkshire Combined Authority pay grades are available here.
– Details on strike action by West Yorkshire Combined Authority staff can be found here.
– In the recent ballot, 88% of staff voted in favour of accepting the new deal.
