Waste ‘could pile high’ as Scottish council workers vote for strike action

Council workers in the GMB and Unison at 13 local authorities across Scotland will walk out over a 2% pay increase offered to them by Cosla

THERE are warnings “waste could pile high” in local authorities across Scotland after two trade unions confirmed their members will walk out over a “shameful” pay offer.

Council workers in the GMB and Unison at 13 local authorities across Scotland will walk out over a 2% pay increase offered to them by Cosla – the body representing local authorities.