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Unions suspend bin strikes across Scotland – but deal far from done
Overflowing bins as Glasgow's waste workers have started clearing mountains of rubbish as they return to work following several days of industrial action, September 1, 2022

WORKERS have suspended a crippling eight-day bin strike across Scotland to consider a new pay offer — but unions have warned the Scottish government it is not enough.

The Scottish government stepped in on Thursday to put £77.5 million on the table to enable councils to raise their 3.2 per cent offer to 4.27 per cent.

The renewed offer was enough to see Unite, Unison and GMB suspend strike action and take the renewed offer to members as a “gesture of goodwill.”

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