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Glasgow council workers face pay cuts in fire-and-rehire plan after union talks break down

UK · 2026-10-04

Key takeaway

Glasgow City Council plans to fire-and-rehire ~23,000 non-teaching staff on worse terms after pay talks collapse.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerunion negotiations over a new pay and grading system break down, with Unison refusing to ballot members on an offer that would cut pay for 11% of employees
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onGlasgow City Council moves to fire-and-rehire approximately 23,000 non-teaching staff on less favourable terms
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youreduced pay and employment security for thousands of Glasgow households lowers local disposable income and demand for council-area goods and services

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Source: The Guardian Business

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