This pay offer represents what HMPPS tell us were the results of discussions between HMPPS and other parts of Government (the Treasury and Cabinet Office), including the submission of a business case by the former to increase the total amount it would be allowed to spend on its wage bill. The trade unions were not involved in this process at all, which took place outside of the pay negotiations. While significant unanswered questions remain for all involved it is clear that this has produced a completely unsatisfactory outcome.
Our members are faced with a pay offer that falls below the recorded inflation figure for all but one month of 2025. If Napo members resoundingly reject this pay offer the onus will be on the Government and employer to urgently return to meaningful negotiations and increase their offer to staff.
It is welcome news that our sister union UNISON are also recommending rejection of this offer and are planning to consult their members on a similar timetable to our ballot.