GMB Members have voted to accept the latest pay offer for the Scottish Joint Council (SJC) workforce.

Welcoming the news, COSLA’s Spokesperson for Resources, Councillor Katie Hagmann, said:

"I am heartened to hear the positive news that GMB Scotland members have voted with a large majority to accept COSLA's latest Scottish Joint Council (SJC) pay offer. We welcomed the decision of our Trade Unions to suspend strike action to allow their respective members the opportunity to consider the offer, and I am pleased that GMB members have opted to accept this strong and above inflation offer.

"By fully utilising the funding councils have at their disposal, and incorporating additional funding from the Scottish Government, we were able to make this significantly improved offer without further risk to our vital front-line council jobs and services.

“We hope that members of our other Trade Unions who are eligible to vote take the opportunity to accept this offer and secure a speedy settlement and deserved pay uplift. Local Government highly values all of our employees and their vital work within our communities across Scotland, and this strong pay offer reflects this."

Further information:

Full details of the pay offer can be found on the COSLA website here: Pay | COSLA