Waste workers in most council areas across Scotland are considering strike action over 'inadequate' pay.
Local government body Cosla said it had tabled a “strong, fair and credible” offer to staff after three unions successfully balloted for walkouts across Scotland’s councils.
She said: “It is a strong, fair and credible pay offer, reflecting the high value council leaders place on the local government workforce and the invaluable work they do every day serving communities across Scotland. “We request that our trade union colleagues seek their members’ views on this improved offer and that they suspend any plans for industrial action whilst this is considered.”Waste workers walked out in Edinburgh for 12 days during the city’s festival season in 2022, leading to mounds of rubbish littering the streets.
The union’s head of local government, David O’Connor said it would consider the proposal, but added it should not have taken the threat of a strike to jolt Cosla into action.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How can Scotland cut down on waste when nothing is built to last?THE timing could not have been better. As a fire raged at an electronic waste facility near Paisley, campaigners piled up electronic waste outside…
Read more »
Euro 2024: How can Scotland qualify from group?BBC Scotland looks at Scotland's chances of progression in Euro 2024.
Read more »
National Museum of Scotland to explore Scotland's role in the Cold WarSCOTLAND’S role in the Cold War will be examined in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland which includes a map highlighting…
Read more »
Who Scotland could face in Euro 2024 last 16 with nine day wait on the tableThe Tartan Army might have to extend their stay in Germany and this is what could lie ahead for Clarke and his men.
Read more »
Scotland v Hungary: Best is yet to come from us, says McLeanThe midfielder says Scotland have much more to offer when they face Hungary on Sunday
Read more »
M&S shoppers in Scotland can nab free sandwich in new offerTh retailer has launched a limited offer that will see Scots shoppers able to bag a free sandwich. Here is what you need to know.
Read more »