2026-27 New JNCHES pay round

Joint trade unions' claim

The Trade Unions 'Heads of Claim' was sent to UCEA on 26 February 2026
 Joint Higher Education Unions Heads of Claim 2026-27

The Trade Unions’ full claim for 2026-27 was sent to UCEA on 10 March 2026
 Joint HE Unions' full claim for 2026-27

Meeting dates for 2026-27

The three New JNCHES negotiating meetings for 2026-27 have been confirmed as follows:

• Tuesday, 31 March 2026
• Thursday, 9 April 2026
• Wednesday, 13 May 2026