Frontline workers who were applauded for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic are falling below the breadline, according to a study by the GMB.
Research revealed that 51.4% of Scotland’s 200,000 council workers are earning less than £25,000 a year for a 37-hour week.
The union argues that the wages are ploughing workers across the country into poverty as their pay slips do not meet rising inflation.
Now, the GMB said that a proposed a 2% pay rise for carers, refuse collectors and school staff is far below the cost of living rate and is not enough to cover huge hikes in the price of food, energy and fuel.
Daily Record readers have been taking to Facebook to share their opinion on the matter, with some calling for the frontline workers to be given better pay.
Rose Ann-Forsyth said bluntly: "Give people a decent pay."
Kenna T added: "How can anybody live on this wage, in this day in age? People need pay that reflects inflation - the government needs to step in urgently."
Thomas Murphy, believed to be a binman, wrote: "We are doing a hard job in horrible conditions for pathetic pay."
Meanwhile, others highlighted how the cost of living crisis is affecting all Scots working in all sectors.
Mary Mcdonald posted: "There is thousands on the breadline not just key workers."
"I work for a big retail place, having to work though it all. Nothing gets said for us", wrote Karen Carr.
Wayne Houghton added: "As is everyone else."
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