MORE than nine in 10 union members have rejected a “derisory” pay offer for council workers, raising the possibility of strikes later this year.

GMB Scotland said 93 per cent of its members had rejected the proposed wage rise, “increasing the prospect of significant industrial action across local services this summer.”

An offer tabled by the Scottish government would see workers earning less than £25,000 get an £800 rise, while those on £25,000 to £40,000 would get a 2 per cent. Staff making more than this would be awarded 1 per cent.