Shetland: Support for strike was 'complete'

Strikers plus a host of young helpers outside Lerwick's Toll Clock Shopping Centre raising public awareness. Photo: Alan Jones

The Shetland News newspaper reported that the Shetland Islands Council confirmed that 'everyone who could go on strike did go on strike' as members came out to a person to back the action.

UNISON Branch Chair Brian Smith said, "This reflects the strength of feeling about this pay offer in Shetland, and shows the need for the employers to get back around the table and think again."

An estimated 1,200 union members from UNISON, GMB and Unite backed the action.

A joint statement from the three unions said, "The message our members are sending their bosses is 'enough is enough', we deserve a fair pay award."

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