Unions Back Scottish Local Government Pay Offer

Council Workers Accept Pay Offer

Local Authority workers have accepted a pay offer of 4% this year and 3.5% in 2026/27. Unison is the largest trade union representing council workers in Orkney, and in Scotland. UNISON Scotland local government committee chair Suzanne Gens commented: “This pay deal is a crucial step in turning round cuts to council staff pay. “It gives […]

Unions back Scottish local government pay offer

Local authority leaders in Scotland have welcomed the decision by Unite and GMB members to accept the latest two-year pay offer.

Local government pay deal agreed in Scotland after union members back improved offer

Council staff will get 4% rise this year and 3.5% increase in 2026-27, after union members back improved local government pay offer