11 things you need to know about council and school pay

Local government members working in councils and schools are balloting for strike action. But why? What has happened? And what’s next? Here is everything you need to know about council and school pay:
1 People working in councils and schools have been offered a 1.75% pay rise. Or 2.75% if they are on the lowest pay point.
2 Inflation is expected to average over 3% for 2021 – and RPI (rate of inflation) is currently running at 4.8%. That means that in real terms this offer is really a