Local Government pay settlement marks time

Despite a clear majority from UNISON members in favour of accepting the Scottish local government employers offer of 2.95% in each of the next two years, things will now be delayed as GMB and T&GWU members move to ballot on industrial action.

Joe Di Paola (Scottish Organiser for Local Government) says: "I understand that members will be frustrated by the length of time until a settlement is reached, but UNISON will respect the decision of the membership of our partner unions."

UNISON has the large majority of the membership in Scottish local government. Any settlement will be backdated till 1 April 2004.

UNISON members were consulted via branch ballots and meetings during June this year. The result was a two to one vote for acceptance.

Look out for details as they become available at www.unison-scotland.org.uk/localgovt

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