Sturgeon marathon talks fail to resolve bins dispute as new strikes look likely to go ahead Cleanup begins in cities but unions and council bosses remain far apart on pay offers Wales Online · Sep 2, 2022
Talks chaired by Nicola Sturgeon in bid to avert fresh strikes ends without deal The Scottish Government has urged unions and councils to ‘continue to seek a fair and sustainable settlement’ in their pay dispute. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
First Minister holds talks with union leaders as strikes continue across Scotland THE First Minister is chairing talks with union leaders to try and end a strike that has seen rubbish pile up in cities across Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2022
Sturgeon holds talks with unions in a bid to avert further council strikes Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is in discussions with the GMB, Unite and Unison in a bid to end the council pay dispute. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
Sturgeon says there is no ‘bottomless pit of money’ to end council pay dispute A strike by council workers has seen rubbish pile up in Edinburgh, with schools also set to be affected by the industrial action. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
Cosla in new pay offer to council workers as waste and school staff plan strike Cosla has said the talks with trade unions were ‘productive’ as they laid down a new offer amid threats of school walkouts. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
Threat of strikes on Scottish railway looms again Meanwhile, talks are organised to avert strike action by Edinburgh council workers later this month Insider UK · Aug 5, 2022
Scottish council bosses accused of 'blackmail' for claiming pay rises will cost 20,000 jobs Town hall bosses believe a rise linked to inflation, which is in line to hit 10 per cent this year, could impact on jobs Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022