US EditionUnison Members Accept Two-Year Council Pay Deal
SCOTLAND, JUL 07 – Unison members approved a pay deal with Cosla granting a 4% raise this year and 3.5% next, with 83% voting in favor, securing pay above inflation for local government staff.
- Unison Scotland’s local government members approved a pay agreement covering two years, following an offer from Cosla.
- The decision followed widespread rejection of Cosla’s earlier 3% pay rise proposal in March 2025, considered unacceptable by over 70,000 workers.
- The approved pay deal includes a 4% increase for 2025-26 and a 3.5% rise for 2026-27, which union representatives say provides financial security above inflation.
- Suzanne Gens stated the deal is a crucial step to reversing pay cuts, while David O’Connor emphasized “no room for complacency” despite acceptance.
- The agreement highlights what collective action can achieve amid a decade of local government funding cuts and may encourage other unions to accept similar offers.
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Local government pay deal shows need for fighting union leadership - Socialist Party Scotland
Stephen McCann, Glasgow City UNISON, personal capacity The local government pay claim for this year has been accepted with no industrial action taking place. 83% of Unison members voted to accept. The improved offer, by 1%, is welcome but workers deserve better. It does show that the threat of industrial action can force the employer …
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