Schools across much of Scotland are set to close next week after a union rejected the “best and final” pay offer from council leaders.
Schools across much of Scotland are set to close next week after a union rejected the “best and final” pay offer fromThe Convention of Scottish Local Authorities said its “significantly improved in-year offer” would mean workers on the Scottish local government living wage see an in-year uplift of around £2,000, or almost 10%.
Cosla said the new offer was made on condition that the unions take it to their members for full consideration and that strikes are suspended with immediate effect whilst they do so. Cosla had said the previous offer would have provided at least a £1,929 increase in annual salary for workers by January 1, and the lowest paid would have seen a 21% rise over two years.
“We can now make a significantly improved in-year offer meaning those workers on the Scottish local government living wage will see an in-year uplift of around £2,000, or almost 10%. “However, have no doubt, tough decisions have been taken and there will be delays to programmes and projects within communities to meet these pay demands.
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