Scottish Bin Strikes Suspended for Union Vote on New Pay Deal
Unions halt planned industrial action as members ballot on a revised offer with increased wages for the lowest-paid workers.
- The new pay offer includes a 4.27% overall increase, with the lowest-paid workers receiving an extra £1,292.
- Unite, GMB, and Unison unions have agreed to suspend strike action while members vote on the deal.
- The Scottish Government provided additional funding to support the improved offer.
- Unison has expressed that the offer is still insufficient, citing long-term pay erosion.
- The strikes were set to affect 26 of Scotland's 32 council areas, including during the Edinburgh Festival.
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