The New Joint Negotiating Committee for Higher Education Staff (JNCHES) pay claim meetings for 2012/13 concluded on 22 May 2012 with the Universities and Colleges Employers’ Association (UCEA) making a final offer of 1% on all pay spines with effect from 1 August 2012. This offer has been rejected by the Higher Education unions and the dispute resolution procedure invoked.
Until a resolution is reached the current pay rates will remain in force. Any agreed increases would be backdated to 1 August 2012.