This discussion document was shared with the Unite Health National Industrial Sector Committee (NISC) ahead of our January 18th meeting. The motion was put to the NISC to begin a consultative (indicative) ballot for industrial action and was defeated 6-12. The majority felt that with pay negotiations expected to return a deal in February, and consultation with members to take place in March or April, now was not the time to undertake an indicative ballot, and that this would put Unite negotiators in a difficult position with the government. I disagree with this assessment, but we will have to continue the discussion, and await the outcome of negotiations before any further decisions are taken on the matter.
