The result of the second 2026 pay ballot is as follows:

For: 63%

Against: 37%

Spoilt: 0%

We have communicated this to the company.

Thank you to everyone who voted and the local workplace reps for the hard work they put in running the ballot.

Unite in AXA reps will be issuing ballot papers to members to allow them to vote in the pay ballot on AXA’s new offer, that runs from today to 6th March. If you do not receive a ballot paper, please contact your local rep.

Following further negotiations with the company, the following is added to the Pay 2026 joint AXA/Unite statement below…

As part of AXA’s ongoing commitment to support colleague wellbeing and the ongoing pay negotiations, it’s proposed to introduce a wellbeing day for all colleagues from July 2026, alongside the 2026 pay budget. Following colleague feedback about wellbeing, this paid day off is for you to focus on your health and self-care.

This revised proposal has been negotiated with Unite and consulted on with representatives from the people leader population and Vox for AXA Health.

Unite will be recommending this offer to their members, who will vote on it from 2 to 6 March. We’ll keep you updated on the outcome and next steps.

The result of the 2026 pay ballot is as follows:

For: 43%

Against: 57%

Spoilt: 0%

We have communicated this to the company.

Thank you to everyone who voted and the local workplace reps for the hard work they put in running the ballot.

Unite in AXA reps will be issuing ballot papers to members to allow them to vote in the pay ballot that runs from today to 17th February. If you do not receive a ballot paper, please contact your local rep.

We’re pleased to share that the 2026 pay budget has been agreed in principle following negotiations between AXA UK and Unite the Union (pending their ballot). 

• A 4.0% pay review budget has been offered for Associate to Professional grades. Pay awards will be distributed via a clear fixed matrix, considering individual performance in 2025 and position in the pay range. Minimum salaries will match the new Real Living Wage. More details can be found on the pay page on ONE.
• A 3.5% pay review budget will be allocated for Senior Professional to Senior Leader roles. Individual awards will be decided by managers, based on factors such as performance, pay range position, external market and peer comparison. Outcomes will be reviewed centrally to ensure fairness.

All pay increases will be effective from 1 April 2026. AXA Health has also released their own pay statement today.

Next Steps: 

• Unite members will vote on this offer from 10 to 17 February. 
• The final budget will be confirmed after the ballot results. If you’re a Unite member you’re encouraged to vote.
• Final pay details will be shared in March, with increases effective from 1 April 2026.

Questions?
There’s more information on the pay review process on the My Pay page on ONE or speak with your manager or Unite rep.

Unite in AXA have issued a newsletter on the link between money and mental health Please leave your feedback below or talk to your local union rep.

Unite in AXA have issued a newsletter regarding the 2026 pay claim and the reasons we have asked for the amount we have. Please leave your feedback below or talk to your local union rep.

With the 2026 pay talks now on the horizon, we need to hear from you, our members, about what you think. Please complete the pay survey which can be accessed here, and encourage your colleagues to as well.

Unite in AXA have issued a newsletter in the build up to the 2026 pay claim about the fact that food prices are increasing at a higher rate than CPI inflation. Please leave your feedback below or talk to your local union rep.