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Unions set for action at councils over "derisory" pay offer

Schools and waste services will be hit as staff walk out

Daily Record

Glasgow set for strike action as workers reject 2 per cent pay offer

The "insulting" offer from COSLA has been rejected by unions whose members voted to hold strikes that will hit cleansing, schools and support staff.

Glasgow Live

Schools in Lanarkshire could stay shut after summer break as council workers back strike action

Waste could also pile high as workers rejected what unions have branded a 'derisory' two per cent pay offer

Daily Record

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Falkirk Council staff will take part in Scotland-wide strike action

Unite the Union says two per cent offer was unacceptable in the face of the cost of living crisis, and warns unless a settlement is reached strikes could hit local schools and recycling centres.

Daily Record

Rubbish 'could pile high' on Scots streets as council workers slam 'shameful' pay offer

Workers employed by 13 councils across Scotland will down tools in a dispute over a low annual pay offer.

Daily Record

School staff could walk out and bins lie unemptied as West Lothian Council workers vote to strike

Unite the union staff have voted to walk out over "derisory" two per cent pay offer

Daily Record

Waste ‘could pile high’ as Scottish council workers vote to strike

Union members at 13 local authorities across Scotland are set to walk out over a 2% pay increase

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'Waste could pile high' as Scottish council workers vote for strike action

Members in all councils across Scotland voted to reject the pay offer of two per cent and secured turnouts surpassing the statutory 50 per cent threshold for public sector ballots.

Daily Record

Thousands of council workers across Scotland vote to take industrial action

UNISON said it is the largest strike ballot by local government workers in over a decade and the first-time workers across Scotland have voted to take strike action in such numbers.

Glasgow Live

Waste ‘could pile high’ as Scottish council workers vote for strike action

THERE are warnings “waste could pile high” in local authorities across Scotland after two trade unions confirmed their members will walk out…

The National (Scotland)

Scots schools could stay closed after the summer after workers vote for strike action over pay dispute

The Unison GMB and Unite trade unions revealed their members had voted to take industrial action over a 2 per cent pay offer

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding

Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage.

Daily Record

What has the Scotland Office been up to for three years under Alister Jack?

The National have analysed the Scotland Office's transparency data to find out who ministers have been meeting with

The National (Scotland)

Half of West Lothian families who asked to home Ukrainian refugees changed their minds or were excluded

While more than 70 Ukrainians have settled in the county, the scheme to give them a home has faced difficulties.

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Ukrainian refugee scheme loses more than half volunteer families

More than 100 families who volunteered to host refugees under the Holyrood Super Sponsor scheme have withdrawn or been excluded. Under a separate scheme the county is already host to 74 Ukrainians, with another 24 set to arrive.

Daily Record

Independent Falkirk councillor demands answers on why scrutiny role is not paid extra

Councillor Brian McCabe has written to the leader of Falkirk Council and to COSLA to raise the issue

Glasgow Live

Glasgow union boss warns cleansing staff will strike if pay deal can't be reached

Members are currently being balloted over what action they want to take, with calls for a nationwide strike, but members are hopeful they can strike a deal with COSLA.

Daily Record

Schools and bin collections could be affected if Ayrshire council workers agree strike action

Trade unions' ballot will close on July 26 with any action expected at the start of the new school term.

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Daily Record

National Care Service could see 75,000 Scots council workers transferred to new employer

Town hall bosses fear they may no longer be able to deliver community services if the National Care Service goes ahead, as it would see chiefs report to ministers rather than councils.

Daily Record

Council strike action could see Dumfries and Galloway school closures and waste in the streets

Dumfries and Galloway Council workers are among local authority employees being balloted for a strike over pay

Daily Record

Councils could free up hundreds of millions of pounds after PFI deal with Scottish Government

EXCLUSIVE: A council source told the Record the agreement was a "pretty big deal" and could free up millions

Daily Record

Falkirk Conservatives hit out as SNP councillor takes on major national role

The SNP's Shona Morrison has pledged to be 'Team Local Government' in her new role as the president of COSLA, but the appointment has been criticised locally.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood to look into recovering £400 energy payments from second-home owners

THE Scottish Government has said it will explore ways it can recover a cost-of-living rebate given to owners of second homes and instead use it on a…

Daily Record

Falkirk Council workers willing to strike over 'insulting' pay offer says union

Ballot papers have been sent to selected Unite the Union members who will take part in targeted action

Daily Record

Councils plan 5% pay rise for staff but only if Scottish Government stumps up more cash

COSLA say increasing the offer from 2 per cent depends on SNP/Green Ministers providing extra resources

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