Workers including janitors, dinner ladies, cleaners and education support staff are set to take action
Falkirk Council has confirmed that most schools and nurseries across the district will close for three days next week if support staff strike over pay.Staff taking action include janitorial, catering and cleaning staff as well as education support staff, including early years workers and support for learning staff.
Parents have been told that a few ELC classes and schools are likely to remain open but there is a warning that this could change at short notice. The letter states: "Whilst it is currently anticipated that the above establishments will open, the situation is subject to change prior to and during the course of the industrial action period."Ms Algie added that where schools are closed to pupils, staff will provide online learning and activities across the three days.
Keir Greenaway, GMB Scotland senior organiser in public services, said: “The latest offer is no significant improvement on the previous offer that was overwhelmingly rejected.
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