Unite local government members in Scotland vote yes to
strike action
31 July 2008
Unite members working in local government in Scotland have voted
in favour of strike action over a below inflation pay offer.
Jimmy Farrelly, Unite Senior Regional Industrial Organiser said:
"Our members have rejected a below inflation pay offer and we could
now see industrial action within a matter of weeks unless the
Scottish employers address the issue of low pay.
"Our members work very hard providing essential public services
and to be rewarded for this with a pay cut in real terms is an
insult to them and will result in a huge reduction in living
standards for them all. The Scottish government have the
responsibility for funding local government and accordingly should
intervene to address this dispute."
Inflation is now at 4.6% and the pay offer to local government
workers was just 2.5%. The joint trade unions are meeting tomorrow
in Glasgow to plan coordinated strike action dates.
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For further information contact: Jimmy Farrelly on 07810
157903
