UNISON, the biggest union in the NHS, will recommend that its members working in the NHS vote to accept the Scottish government’s offer of a 5.5% pay rise.
The union will launch a consultative ballot on Tuesday (August 27).
UNISON Scotland’s lead on NHS pay Matt McLaughlin said, “UNISON is recommending NHS staff accept the Scottish government’s pay offer of 5.5%, it is above the current rate of inflation and is in line with wage lifts in many other parts of the UK.
“It has taken 5 months campaigning to get this offer on the table, making NHS staff wait for so long is deeply unfair. This delay cannot be repeated at the next pay round. The Scottish government must recognise that dithering on pay directly affects staff morale.”
Notes for editors:
UNISON is the largest union in NHS Scotland.
The consultative e-ballot will open on Tuesday, 27 August and it close on Friday 20 September.
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