Unison Rejects Council Pay Offer, Strikes Loom

Scotland's largest trade union turns down 3.6% pay rise, citing dissatisfaction with wage disparity

Unison members, including waste and recycling workers, voted 86% against the pay offer.
The rejected deal included a £1,292 annual increase or a 3.6% rise, whichever was higher.
The union claims the offer falls short compared to other public sector workers' 5.5% pay rises.
Potential strikes could impact waste collection and early years education across 13 councils.
Cosla warns that meeting union demands could lead to severe budget cuts affecting essential services.