First Minister Swinney Criticizes Unison's Targeted Strike in Perthshire

Union members protest outside Swinney's office, demanding higher pay despite an accepted deal by other unions.

Unison members protested outside First Minister John Swinney's office, escalating their pay dispute.
The protest disrupted schools in Perth and Kinross, closing facilities and impacting children with special needs.
Unison rejected a pay offer accepted by other unions, seeking further government funding for council worker wages.
Swinney called the strike action unfair, stating his constituency was targeted due to his role as First Minister.
Local government body Cosla expressed disappointment, urging Unison to reconsider the pay deal already implemented.