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Glasgow City Council halts fire and rehire plans after negotiations

UK · 2026-09-26

Key takeaway

Glasgow City Council halts fire-and-rehire plans for 23,000 staff after union and government talks.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerGlasgow City Council halts fire-and-rehire plans, removing the immediate threat of mass staff turnover and service disruption.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onUnions retain leverage in pay negotiations, increasing the likelihood of higher wage settlements or budget reallocations.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs supplying the council experience short-term contract stability, but face future risk of cost pass-through or procurement delays if council wage costs rise.

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Source: The Independent Business

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