UNISON Scotland’s Local Government Committee have elected to take the decision to suspend the planned action for the 14th- 22nd of August, to consult members on the recent revised offer. All Local Government members will receive a digital consultative ballot via their e-mail in the coming days. Unison Scotland’s recommendation to members is to REJECT the offer. All members must use their vote. It is crucial that members ensure that we have an up-to-date e-mail address for them and can also ensure this by calling UNISON direct on 0800 0857 857.
The committee noted whilst the financial package included in the revised offer represents an improvement compared to previous proposals, it was felt this was insufficient to address the significant drop in the value of pay experienced by local government workers over the past 14 years.
- Emails have been sent to members due to take action, advise of the suspension and plan to consult
- Emails will be sent to all local government members, advising of the decision to consult, highlighting the committee’s recommendation to reject
- Please see the press release Bin strikes in Scotland suspended – UNISON Scotland (unison-scotland.org)
Whilst a decision was taken to suspend industrial action in and around waste, it was agreed to continue with the Industrial Action ballot within education, early years and family centres and to that end we would urge all members that have been balloted to complete and return your postal ballot asap. The stronger the return on this ballot the stronger our position is for negotiating an improved offer.
Stirling UNISON 