Local Government Branches meeting on 1 February heard that pay talks held with the employers on 24 January brought no progress but further talks were scheduled for 5 February. Branches decided to reconvene after that to hear a report on any progress before deciding the way forward.
Branch after branch reported their members' growing anger at the attackes on living stadards.
Stephanie Herd, UNISON Scottish Local Government Chair, said: “While the Living Wage element is welcome, the offer falls below what is needed to keep pace with inflation.
“Local Government workers have gone through a pay freeze at a time when inflation averaged 5%, food prices have been going up by 7% a year and energy prices by 15%.”
On the table is an offer of 1% from 1 April 2013. If after the 1% is applied, there are staff who fall below the ‘Living Wage’, this would be brought up to £7.50 an hour from 1 April this year.
Im a so called 'Service Critical' employee. I work 4 x 12hr shifts and do nights and weekends. I get £8-10 p/h. The living wage of £7-50 p/ is 60p less than what i get and these folk are mon- fri and prob 8-4 workers. Is it any wonder staff are demoralised???
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