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PAY
Union threatens to extend strike ballot
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024
Unison is threatening to extend its strike ballot to all of its council members in Scotland as pa...
UNIONS
Social care wage rise call
By Dan Peters | 09 September 2024
Unions have called for wages to rise in social care to resolve the ‘recruitment crisis’.
PAY
Unite members to be balloted over industrial action
By Dan Peters | 30 August 2024
Strikes could begin later this autumn if workers vote for industrial action in ballots launched a...
SCOTLAND
Scottish Government asks councils to divert funds to cover pay deal
By Emily Twinch | 27 August 2024
The Scottish Government has asked councils to divert funds from a Nature Restoration Fund to help...
PAY
It's quite simple: just pay women fairly
By Heather Jameson | 20 August 2024
For a sector that prides itself on fairness and equality, the history of single status pay claims...
UNIONS
Strikes loom for councils
By Martin Ford | 20 August 2024
Several local authorities are set for industrial action later this month in an escalation of disp...
PAY
Fresh pay talks call rejected
By Martin Ford | 13 August 2024
A call by unions to return to the negotiating table over pay has been rebuffed.
PAY
COSLA makes improved pay offer
By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024
Councils have made an improved pay offer to staff in a bid to avert strike action across Scotland.
COUNCILLORS
The sector's politicians have their families, responsibilities and mortgages, too
By By Claire Kober | 06 August 2024
The talent drain of councillors is a serious issue for the sector coming at a time when the mood ...
PAY
Pay dispute to stretch into autumn
By Dan Peters | 25 July 2024
Council employers have urged union Unison to ‘think again’ after it decided to conduct a ballot f...
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Director of Education & Skills
£114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
£114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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