Strike action by support staff in Falkirk schools is still not certain, despite members of the GMB locally voting to take industrial action.
The union - which is one of three representing council workers in Scotland - says the plans won't be confirmed until the result of the UNISON ballot is announced.Teachers are not involved in this industrial action but those taking part could include janitors, cleaners, catering staff and classroom assistants.
In February, all three trade unions saw their members reject an offer made by COSLA, the umbrella organisation for local authorities which negotiates on behalf of councils.The initial consultative ballot saw members reject a 5 per cent increase from April 2023, plus an additional increase that varied depending on an individual’s salary payable from January 2024. Read more: Five people rescued from Falkirk flats after early morning fire The union’s members voted overwhelmingly to reject this as inflation passed the 10 per cent mark.
Members of Unite the Union in 10 Scottish council areas have already confirmed that strike action will be going ahead, although this won't affect Falkirk.Last year, the council workers’ pay dispute was not resolved until September, after weeks of targeted action across Scotland.
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