Scottish Water employees, represented by the Unison union, are preparing for a two-day strike in response to a pay dispute. Over 1,000 workers will walk out due to dissatisfaction with a 2.6% pay offer, following years of real wage cuts. Unison officials argue that the workers deserve fair compensation for vital services provided across Scotland. Scottish Water disputes the union's figures, offering a 3.4% increase which could effectively mean a 5.5% rise for lower-paid workers. Contingency plans are in place to maintain services during the strike, as officials encourage negotiations to resume.
Scottish Water workers are simply asking to be paid fairly for the essential services upon which everyone in Scotland relies. Things are meant to be different in a publicly owned service like this.
No one benefits from industrial action, and our focus is on continuing to deliver for our millions of customers across Scotland. We urge the unions to get back round the negotiating table as soon as possible.
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