NHS staff have voted to accept the Scottish government’s two-year pay offer, says UNISON today (Thursday).
Members of Scotland’s biggest health union have voted overwhelmingly (86%) to accept a deal worth 4.25% this year and 3.75% in 2026/27.
It also includes a guarantee that, if inflation increases, NHS staff in Scotland will be paid 1% above the CPI rate.
UNISON Scotland head of health Matt McLaughlin said: “NHS workers have accepted the deal. Now ministers must get the wage rise into their pay packets as soon as possible.
“However, there’s no room for complacency. Waiting lists are the worst since devolution. The NHS in Scotland must address staff shortages if it is to turn the service’s fortunes around.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the largest health union, representing over 60,000 NHS staff in Scotland including nurses, midwives, call handlers, paramedics, administrators, allied professional staff, caterers, porters and facilities staff.