Why Should Council Workers Accept Any Less Than Council Leaders?

Nicola Sturgeon has provided the funds to give Scotland's council leaders with a 5.2% pay increase this year on top of a 4.2% increase in 2021 - with the promise of more to come in 2023 after a review of councillors' pay.

Why should council workers - carers and refuse collectors - accept any less?


  


 

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