Rubbish lines the streets of Edinburgh amid cleaning strikes

The transcript discusses the ongoing strikes in Edinburgh amidst high inflation. The Scottish Government is working to facilitate fair pay deals by providing resources to local authorities. A 5% pay offer has been proposed, aiming to resolve the issues.

What is one of the main challenges currently faced by people in Edinburgh?

• Increasing tourism

• Decreasing housing prices

• Low employment rates

• High inflation rates

What is the Scottish Government's stance on fair pay deals?

• They have no official stance

• They are indifferent to them

• They are committed to facilitating them

• They oppose them

Who are the employers of the workers involved in the strikes?

• The Scottish Government

• Local councils

• Non-profit organizations

• Private companies

What recent pay offer has been made to address the strike issues?

• A 7% pay increase

• A 5% pay increase

• A 3% pay increase

• A 10% pay increase

What is the expected outcome of the recent pay offer?

• It will worsen the situation

• It will delay the resolution

• It will have no effect

• It will help resolve the issues