31 March 2026
UCEA and the HE trade unions met for the first of the three meetings scheduled for the 2026-27 New JNCHES pay round.
UCEA is representing 138 member HE Institutions in the pay round. The Trade unions’ full claim and the Employers’ statement were both discussed in some detail.
New JNCHES negotiations will continue on 9 April.
Full list of HEIs participating in the 2026-27 New JNCHES
The Employers’ Statement
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 2026-27The Trade Unions’ full claim for 2026-27 was sent to UCEA on 10 March 2026
Joint HE Unions' full claim for 2026-27Meeting 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
