Local Government Pay

Developing the pay claim
UNISON Scotland's Local Government Conference is responsible for developing UNISON's local government pay strategy in Scotland. Representatives of all Local Government branches attend the Scottish Local Government Conference and, after consulltation with the wider membership, agree the terms of the pay claim from a UNISON perspective.

Our negotiators then consult with the other Local Government trade unions (GMB and Unite) and agree a joint negotiating position. The agreed pay claim is then put to the Scottish Joint Council, which is made up of representatives from the three trade unions and CoSLA and negotiations begin.

The progress of these negotiations is reported back to branches and to the Local Government Conference. This forum is key to representing the views of the wider membership and deciding on action in support of the pay claims.

The branch delegates to the Scottish Local Government Conference for 2009/10 are: Bob Revie, who is also Vice-Chair of the Scottish Local Government Committee and one of the union's lead negotiators; Kate Ramsden; Ian McDonald; Inez Teece, Tricia Morrison and Shona Riddell.

Click here for information on the progress of the 2010 Pay Claim

Click here for details of the 2008/09 Pay Campaign

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