Unite has confirmed that an increased pay offer has today been accepted by its NHS Scotland membership.
The union’s health membership voted yes by 64% to accept an offer which was put forward two weeks ago following talks with the First Minister, the Health secretary and trade unions.
The improved offer represents on average a 7.5% increase across NHS Scotland with up to 11.24 % for the bottom pay bands.
Industrial action by Unite which was initially set to hit the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and the wider NHS Scotland has now been called off.
Sharon Graham, Unite general secretary, said: “The improved offer for NHS Scotland workers which is worth over 11% for the lowest pay bands is a testament to the resolve of our members.
“They were prepared to take the difficult step in taking industrial action but only because they had no other option left.
"Unite makes no apologies for fighting for better jobs, pay and conditions in the health service because NHS Scotland workers should be fairly rewarded for the outstanding work that they do day in and day out.”
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