90,000+ Scottish council workers' union UNISON considers strike ballot after 86% reject 3.6% pay rise offer.
UNISON, Scotland's largest local government union, is contemplating a strike ballot for over 90,000 council workers after 86% rejected a pay offer from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. The proposal, which includes a £0.67 hourly increase or a 3.6% wage rise, is deemed inadequate given a 25% real-terms pay cut over 14 years. The union seeks fair increases to align council workers' pay with other sectors and address ongoing recruitment challenges.
September 10, 2024
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