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 has been the response of the First Minister to Unison's actions?

What is the significance of the consultative ballot mentioned by Unison?