Is unions’ 2024-25 pay claim for social workers up to scratch??

Unions have once again begun pay negotiations for council staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including social workers.
For 2024-25, UNISON, GMB and Unite are seeking a £3,000 or 10% pay rise – whichever is higher for the person concerned.
And as most social workers earn over £30,000, their pay rise would be 10% under the unions’ proposal.
The claim goes beyond the current rate of inflation, which was 4% in the year to January 2024, according to the government&r