Strike dates announced at Scottish schools for September 13 and 14

GMB Scotland claimed Scots essential school workers would receive £700 less than peers in England and Wales under a new pay deal.

School and early years staff in 10 council areas will walk out on September 13 and 14 in a dispute over pay, a union has announced.

The action comes after GMB Scotland’s members rejected the 5.5% offer from council umbrella body, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities , in April, branding it unacceptable amid surging inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. More strikes could occur across schools and early years in September with the members of another union already voting for industrial action while another is currently balloting members.

Mr Greenaway said: “The latest figures show that, despite rising wages, pay is still being outstripped by inflation.

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