Union chief says latest offer 'too little, too late, too vague' as school staff strike across Scotland

The transcript discusses a pay dispute involving Unison, the Scottish Government, and COSLA. Unison is urging the First Minister to engage in meaningful negotiations to reach a fair pay settlement for local government workers. They are organizing a ballot with a recommendation to reject the current offer, which they find inadequate. Unison emphasizes the need for immediate discussions to prevent further industrial action and criticizes the offer for not meeting inflation rates or member aspirations.

What is the main request from Unison to the Scottish Government and COSLA?

• To negotiate a fair pay settlement

• To provide more educational resources

• To reduce the working hours of government workers

• To increase the number of local government workers

What action is Unison planning to take if the current offer is rejected?

• Request a meeting with the First Minister

• Organize a protest march

• Launch a social media campaign

• Initiate a consultative ballot

Why does Unison believe the current offer is inadequate?

• It was submitted too early

• It does not meet inflation rates

• It includes too many conditions

• It only applies to a few members

What is the inflation rate mentioned by Unison that the offer fails to meet?

• 12.5%

• 10.2%

• 11.4%

• 9.8%

What is Unison still waiting for regarding the pay offer?

• A written apology from the government

• A public announcement from COSLA

• A detailed breakdown of pay scales

• A timeline for implementation