UNISON Scotland Bargaining Briefing

UNISON Scotland Bargaining Briefing which gives the facts about COSLA’s pay offer of 17 February.

This is a ‘real terms’ pay cut.

Local Government Pay: 3% is NOT Enough!

COSLA’s 3% pay offer is a real-terms pay cut. With inflation, rent, council tax, and energy bills all rising, local government workers are being asked to accept less — again.

Since 2009, the real value of pay has dropped by 22%, costing workers £11,000 a year and £76,000 over time.

Meanwhile, living costs have soared:

Electricity: +144%

House prices: +73%

Fares: +93%

Local government workers deserve better than falling living standards.

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