GMB Scotland confirmed almost a third of Scotland’s local authorities have backed industrial action and will strike unless there is a breakthrough at last-ditch talks tomorrow.
The union, which represents more than 21,000 workers across Scotland’s 32 councils, said cleaning, janitorial, catering and pupil support services in schools and early years, have now voted to strike across ten council areas after rejecting an offer that was far below inflation.The council areas which have backed the strike action include Glasgow, Renfrewshire, and East Dunbartonshire. Any action will take place in the new term while other trade unions are also balloting council staff.
GMB Scotland senior organiser for public services, Keir Greenaway said: “It is no surprise that our members are prepared to strike rather than accept an offer that is less than last year despite the costs of living being even higher.