Glasgow council workers face pay cuts in fire-and-rehire plan after union talks break down
Summary
Glasgow council plans to fire and rehire 23,000 non-teaching workers with lower pay, after union talks failed. The council and unions have paused and restarted talks several times, with uncertainty about job and pay conditions continuing.Key Facts
- Glasgow council workers could be fired and rehired on worse pay terms due to pay and grading changes.
- About 23,000 non-teaching council staff are affected by this plan.
- Union talks with the council broke down, especially with Unison refusing a pay offer that cuts pay for 11% of workers.
- Fire-and-rehire letters were sent as part of the plan but a pause was agreed after further talks.
- The Scottish government opposes fire-and-rehire practices as unfair work.
- The council previously paid over £500 million to settle past unequal pay claims mostly involving women.
- Unions want longer pay protection and other concessions before agreeing to new terms.
- Green councillors tried to stop the plan but were rejected by the council committee.
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