Scottish Council Workers to Vote on Strike Action Over Imposed Pay Deal

Unison rejects the 3.6% pay rise, calling it a 'bitter disappointment' and plans to ballot 90,000 members.

The pay deal offers a 3.6% increase or £1,292 annually, which Unison has rejected while GMB and Unite accepted.
Unison argues the imposed deal fails to address the long-term decline in council pay, with staff pay falling 25% over 14 years.
Council leaders state the pay offer is the best possible given financial constraints, warning that higher increases could lead to service cuts or job losses.
The Scottish government provided £77.5 million to support the pay offer, emphasizing no additional funds are available this year.
Unison plans to ballot 90,000 council and school workers for strike action, potentially affecting various public services.