Local Government Pay 2018

News and updates on the Local Government Pay Claim 2018.

UNISON welcomes improved pay offer for council workers

Press Release
COSLA have today tabled an improved pay offer for local government workers, a move which has been welcomed by the trade union UNISON. The improved pay offer has come after months of campaigning and negotiations by UNISON and sister trade ... Read More

COSLA Formal Local Govt Pay Offer 19 Dec 2018

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Scottish Joint Council – Trade Union Side Claim 2018/19 – Revised Employers Offer (Click here or on graphic for a PDF) I write to advise you that at a specially convened COSLA Leaders meeting on 14 December it was agreed ... Read More

Stand Up! Pay Up! Budget Day Rally 12 December

Budget Day Rally 2018
Public workers from across Scotland are coming together to rally at 11.30-12.30 on 12 December outside the Scottish Parliament on Budget Day 2018 to press the case for a budget for public services that restores pay and protects our precious ... Read More

Trade unions appeal directly to council leaders to avert strike action in local government 

Press Release
UNISON, Unite and the GMB have sent a joint letter to the leader of every local authority across Scotland urging them to improve the pay offer to council workers and avert strike action across local government. The three trade unions ... Read More

Unions’ letter to council leaders calls for improved offer to avoid strike

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UNISON, Unite and the GMB have sent a joint letter to the leader of every local authority across Scotland urging them to improve the pay offer to council workers and avert strike action across local government. The three trade unions ... Read More

Trade unions urge Derek Mackay to talks to avert strike action in Local Government

Press Release
UNISON, Unite and the GMB write a joint letter to Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, the Economy & Fair Work, urging him to attend talks to avert strike action across local government. The three trade unions representing local government ... Read More

2017 Pay Campaign Archive