UNISON has today (Wednesday, October 18) announced that a strike will be taking place on Thursday, November 1. The union has warned that further strike dates will be announced in the near future.
Schools across Glasgow will close in two weeks time as staff take to the picket line in fresh industrial action over an ongoing pay dispute.
It comes following a local government pay row involving Glasgow City, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde councils. Workers represented by the union voted overwhelmingly to reject Cosla’s latest pay offer - which would see the wages of the lowest-paid workers rise by around £2,000 a year. READ MORE: Exact time and date Storm Babet hits Glasgow as red weather warnings issued across ScotlandThe union has warned that further strike dates will be announced in the near future.
“We’ve also seen a surge in UNISON membership. That’s a testament to the strength of local government workers’ resolve to continue their fight for fair pay.
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