The figure represents an increase of almost 11% on current levels were the demands of Unison, GMB and Unite met in full, according to national employers' figures seen by The MJ.
In a joint submission, the three unions have called for an increase of at least £3,000 or 10% for each worker – whichever is higher – plus a minimum hourly rate of £15, a two-hour reduction in the working week and one extra day's annual leave.
