Unite said discussions aimed at preventing a walkout by staff had failed to address their concerns.
First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he hopes a strike by Scottish Water staff can be averted – but a union representing the workers branded talks a “waste of time”.
However Sharon Graham of Unite – one of three unions whose members are due to walk out – said Scottish Water has “failed to address the concerns of our members”. Workers in Unite, as well as those in the Unison and GMB trade unions, are set to commence strike action on Friday as part of the row over pay and grading.
“Despite this, Scottish Water are insisting they are still going to implement the changes to employment contracts and pay structures.” “It has managed to infuriate a committed workforce and drive them to strike action, when the dispute could have easily been resolved months ago.
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