Non-offer on pay sparks anger from Scottish council staff‏

Unions representing around 150,000 Scottish Council staff have reacted angrily to the employers' dismissal - without negotiation - of their pay claim for 3% for 2010-2011. http://www.unison-scotland.org.uk/news/2010/janfeb/2502.htm

Dougie Black, UNISON Regional Organiser, and Lead Negotiator said: “Despite the fact that CoSLA have already agreed to pay teaching staff 2.4% and their senior managers 2.5% this year, as part of multi-year deals, it appears that the value that they put on the main group of staff who deliver their services is nothing. These staff include the lowest paid in Scottish Local Government. For them it is a slap in the face.”

Further talks have been offered by the employers, and the unions will now consult with their branches and consider if there is any likelihood of serious negotiations.