Lanarkshire council workers balloted for strike action in a row over pay
iOS - Android This will include members working in school cleaning, catering, and janitorial roles, as well as those employed in waste and recycling services.Unison General Secretary Christina McAnea said: “Council workers have gone above and beyond to keep services and schools running throughout the pandemic."They went to work so others could stay at home.“These workers, mostly women, are among the lowest paid in the country and have seen their pay drop substantially in recent years.“We’ve always known the value and importance of these workers, but it’s taken a pandemic for politicians to realise council staff is the backbone of our communities.“Now the warm words must be backed with action to ensure the local government employees receive