Bin strikes to hit most councils after third union vote

More than 95% of Unison members backed strike action in a ballot.

Cosla’s offer would have seen workers receive a 2.2% wage increase from 1 April and an additional 2% from 1 October.

However, the union’s head of local government, David O’Connor, said staff felt “let down” by the deal.

He said: “Council workers deserve a wage that reflects their essential roles.

“With over 95% of those voting saying they are ready to take industrial action, it demonstrates how they feel, not only about the pay offer, but how undervalued they are feeling generally.

“Cosla and the Scottish government have to understand the anger amongst local government workers. They feel let down.”