Barnet Homes (Housing Services): UNISON pay & terms claim being submitted next week

Barnet UNISON is preparing to submit a collective Pay & Terms and Conditions claim for Barnet Homes (Housing Services) staff for 2026/27.

Important: as of today, Wednesday 21 January, the claim has not been submitted.
We are giving members advance notice so you’re clear on the timetable and what happens next.

What’s happening and when

  • Next step: Barnet UNISON will submit the claim to management next Tuesday, 26 January, ahead of the scheduled JNCC meeting.
  • After the JNCC: We will share the full details of the claim with members and publish an update on the outcomes of the meeting and next steps.

Why UNISON is doing this

Members have been clear that we need a serious, collective push on pay, terms and conditions and fair treatment for the Barnet Homes (Housing Services) workforce. UNISON is acting on that instruction by bringing forward a formal claim for 2026/27.

What you can expect from UNISON

  • A clear members’ briefing after the JNCC meeting on 26 January
  • A summary of management’s response and what it means in practice
  • Next-step plans, including how members can support the claim and strengthen our negotiating position

What you can do now

  • Make sure your contact details are up to date so you receive the members’ briefing.
  • Encourage colleagues in Barnet Homes (Housing Services) to join UNISON and get involved — the stronger our membership, the stronger our leverage.

We’ll publish the claim details and a members’ update immediately after the JNCC meeting on Tuesday 26 January.

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