Scottish Government’s 'final' NHS pay deal triggers union response
- The Scottish Government's NHS pay offer is estimated to cost £191 million and guarantees pay increases that are at least 1% above the Consumer Price Index rate, according to Health Secretary Neil Gray.
- Union Unison plans to ballot its members on the Government's final pay offer, as stated by its co-lead for health in Scotland, Matt McLaughlin.
- Neil Gray described the pay deal as strong and emphasized that it ensures the best pay for Scotland's healthcare staff, which was a result of constructive discussions with unions.
- The proposed pay increase includes 4.25% in 2025-26 and 3.75% the following year for NHS staff in Lanarkshire.
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More than 1,000 Scottish Water staff to stage fresh strike in pay dispute
Unison members will walk out on April 22 and 23, following a one-day strike on March 28. More than 1,000 workers at Scottish Water will go on strike for two days later this month in a dispute over pay. Staff represented by Unison will walk out on April 22 and 23, following a one-day strike on March 28. The union warned emergency repairs and water quality checks will not be carried out, and problems reported with water supply, sewage or drainage …
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