Union to poll Scottish Water employees on potential strike motion
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cottish Water employees might be balloted on potential strike motion subsequent week, a union has confirmed.
The doable strike follows Scottish Water’s determination to difficulty a brand new pay construction and for providing a below-inflation pay rise, Unison stated.
The union says it’s “unacceptable” for a pay provide to be made and a brand new pay construction carried out with out negotiation.
Unison warned the rise quantities to a real-terms pay reduce.
It’s crucial employees are genuinely consulted on these proposals and it takes time to get these items proper
The union says it should poll employees from Thursday on whether or not they need to settle for or reject the brand new pay construction and ask if they’d be keen to strike over wages.
If employees vote in favour of motion, Unison will launch a strike poll to determine on the potential of motion within the autumn.
Unison Scottish Water department secretary, Patricia McArthur, stated: “This could have so easily have been avoided.
“As Scottish Water is still a public sector employer, unlike other water providers in the UK, it shouldn’t be resorting to such heavy-handed management practices.
“Scottish Water must get around the table for proper talks. Any new pay structure must be fair and have the full confidence of staff. Otherwise it won’t stand the test of time and the public will be short-changed.”
Unison Scotland regional organiser, Emma Phillips, added: “It’s imperative staff are genuinely consulted on these proposals and it takes time to get these things right.
“Scottish Water is behaving like a rogue employer. It can’t just railroad things through without talking to Unison, which represents most staff.
“It’s outrageous managers are trying to push for more pay while those on lower incomes will get considerably less.”
Scottish Water has been contacted for remark.