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NHS Scotland Staff Accept 8% Pay Deal with Inflation Protection

Unions approve a two-year wage increase, warning of strike ballots if inflation clause is breached, as calls for broader reforms persist.

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Overview

  • Unite, Unison, and the Royal College of Midwives have formally accepted an 8% pay increase for NHS Scotland staff over two years.
  • The agreement includes a 4.25% pay rise this year and a 3.75% increase next year, costing the Scottish Government an additional £191 million.
  • An inflation guarantee ensures pay rises will remain at least 1% above the Consumer Price Index, with unions vowing strike action if this clause is revoked.
  • Union leaders emphasize the need for improved working conditions, reduced working hours, and greater investment in staffing and healthcare services.
  • Health Secretary Neil Gray welcomed the unions’ acceptance, highlighting that NHS Scotland staff will continue to receive the best pay package in the UK.