Unison has advised Glasgow City Council staff to reject the proposed pay and grading packages, with balloting opening on Monday.
The largest union at the council said the package "does not go far enough," and its Glasgow City branch is recommending members vote against it, citing insufficient money to reduce detriment facing lower-grade staff.
Union cites unresolved job evaluations
The union said thousands of members are being asked to vote before their jobs have been evaluated. Branch secretary Chris Sermanni said: "While the proposed deal includes some important protections secured through negotiations, the package does not go far enough and we are recommending members vote to reject it."
"There's not enough money on the table to address the losses facing staff in lower grades," Sermanni added. "And with thousands of jobs still to be evaluated, many members are being asked to vote without knowing what the proposals will mean for them."
Context of the pay deal
The package follows the council's announcement earlier this month that it would consider firing and rehiring more than 23,000 staff. Unison said it secured extended three years' pay protection for all workers through Scottish government involvement in negotiations.
The ballot opened on Monday and will run until November 23.
Mixed views within the branch
Regional organiser Mandy McDowall said the branch voted narrowly to reject the package. "It was an incredibly difficult decision, as we have made significant progress and many members stand to benefit from these proposals, particularly low-paid women," she said.
"Yet, while we have secured major gains for staff, the current proposals still leave far too many workers behind. Until we can be assured that all staff receive the same pay protections and that every worker understands how they will be affected, this offer falls short of what council staff deserve."
Glasgow City Council has been approached for comment.
