Date: 8 March 2010

Executives and CoSLA have undermined bargaining machinery - UNISON

UNISON, the union representing around 100,000 Scottish Council staff, today responded to the news that 32 high paid local council officials had agreed to waive their agreed pay rise.

Dougie Black, UNISON Regional Organiser, and Lead Negotiator said:

“It is unfortunate that the chief executives did not see fit to raise this first through the negotiating machinery, which delivers their pay. Neither should the employers have engaged in deals with one group which undermine the agreed procedures that affect a much larger number. Cosy deals with their most senior employees would seem to be more important than delivering for the low-paid workers, who are at the sharp end of service delivery.”

ENDS 

For Further Information Please Contact:

Dougie Black – Secretary TU side & UNISON 07958 121 851 (m)Chris Bartter – UNISON Communications Officer 07715 583 729 (m)

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