Bin strikes in Glasgow are set to continue next week after a new offer by COSLA was rejected by unions.
Unite rejected outright a new offer by COSLA following negotiations. The deal, according to the union, included a non-recurring 5 per cent payment to staff ranging from £989 to £2,000.
Glasgow's streets are strewn with litter following previous strike action last week, with Unite describing the new discussions as "a waste of precious time".
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Unite industrial officer Wendy Dunsmore, said: “Unite has rejected outright the latest pay offer from COSLA. The structure of the offer continues to disproportionately and unfairly effect the lowest paid with the majority of those being women.
"In real terms it leaves the lowest paid workers no better-off and a significant proportion of the offer does not enhance overtime, allowances or pensions.The offer remains unacceptable and it represents a waste of precious time.
"We understand the gravity of the situation across the country but equally our members are facing the worst cost of living crisis in a generation. Unite’s strike action remains scheduled for next week unless COSLA gets back to us with a credible offer which addresses our primary concerns.”
Scotland's First Minister has said all options in making more funding available amid ongoing strikes have been "exhausted".
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Nicola Sturgeon wrote on Twitter: "The new offer on the table from Cosla is backed by a further £200 million of Scottish Government funding over this and next year. This ensures that the previous 5 per cent offer is topped up to £1,925 for all those earning below £39,000. For those earning £20,000 it delivers £2,000, equivalent to 10 per cent.
"I understand the pressures workers face which is why we have exhausted all options in last few days to make more funding available to support those on lowest incomes. If we could go further we would, but (the) Scottish Government budget is finite.
"I hope trade union members accept the offer."
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