The strikes will kick off when schools return
Unite has confirmed that Glasgow and East Renfrewshire members in after the end of the summer holidays and will involve janitors, cleaners, caterers, classroom assistants and administrative staff.A five per cent offer was rejected in May 2023 by 84 per cent of those who were balloted.
"Thousands of our members have voted to take strike action in education and early years services because they won’t accept a real-terms pay cut."We will support our members all the way in their fight for better jobs, pay and conditions in local government.” A COSLA spokesperson said the “strong offer” raises the local government living wage by 99p to £11.84 per hour.
“While the offer value in-year is 5.5%, the average uplift on salaries going into the next financial year is 7%. Those on the Scottish local government living wage would get 9.12% and those at higher grades, where councils are experiencing severe recruitment challenges, would see 6.05%. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “Local government pay negotiations are a matter for local authorities as employers and unions.
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