Dear GMB member,
GMB Scotland in NHS and SAS: Pay Imposition
GMB alongside our sister unions met with Scottish Government this morning.
At this meeting we were informed that Scottish Government intend to impose the pay offer you have already rejected.
Although this was met with approval from those unions who have narrowly accepted, we were clear that imposition is inflammatory to GMB and the unions who have rejected.
We have seen the Scottish Government ponder and dither over negotiations for months this year, which is why we are still talking about pay in December. We are clear delays in the pay negotiations must be owned by them.
Further to this, GMB would have been available throughout Christmas to have further discussions with the aim of avoiding escalation of your dispute in to industrial action.
The move from Scottish Government to ignore the voices of you and other union members who have rejected the offer has only increased the likelihood of industrial action.
We will now take the time to consult with our reps and sister unions in dispute to formalise plans for the new year. While we do that we will remain open to meeting with the Scottish Government.
Regards
Karen Leonard
GMB Scotland Organiser
Posted: 24th December 2022