Ayrshire council workers balloted on strike action

'Pitiful' pay offer rejected as prospect of Industrial Action looms

- STEPHEN BARK

Workers across all three of Ayrshire’s councils are being balloted for strike action after rejecting a “pitiful” pay offer.

Unison members received formal ballot papers from Thursday (May 1) as they choose whether to vote for strike action over pay.

Local government employer body Cosla had offered all council workers in Scotland a three per cent increase for 2025-26 - less than half the pay claim Unison was looking for.

More than 82,000 workers across all 32 councils will have the opportunity to take part in the ballot until June 12 and a result is expected shortly after.

Unison say a recent consultation showed 92 per cent of members were in favour of strike action.