FAO: GMB DCC MEMBERS IN SCHOOLS
25th August 2022
Dear Member
RE: Industrial Action update
You are hereby notified that GMB Scotland are inducing you to participate in strike action on the 7,8,9th September 2022.
The failure of COSLA to provide an acceptable pay award offer for your consideration, has meant that we have had to take this step.
For too long you have been undervalued and now with the threat of in work poverty already upon many, the situation cannot be allowed to continue.
We would request that members support the strike action, by attending pickets at their usual place of work and behaving in their usual exemplary manner whilst on them.
Members may be aware that Unite have also served notice for these days.
In Solidarity 
Howard WilkinGMB Scotland Regional Organiser
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Posted: 25th August 2022