The local government body Cosla said a further £17.2 million was available for a pay deal following ‘intensive’ talks with the Scottish…
Union leaders have been urged to “stand down” strike action which has closed schools in Scotland, as council bosses said more money has been found for workers’ pay.
In a statement, the organisation which represents all of Scotland’s 32 councils, said: “This is the final £17.2 million to get a package worth more than half a billion over the line, which will increase the wages of our lowest paid employees by £2,000 a year, for the second year in succession, in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis.”
The local government body stated: “In doing so, we would very much hope that they stand down all strike action to ensure our children and young people experience no further disruption.”
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