Bin strikes that have hit uplifts across Scotland leaving streets strewn with rubbish are set to come to an end, but they will return within a matter of days unless a deal can be struck between unions and council leaders.
Workers who walked out with GMB and Unison in 20 local authorities returned to shifts on Tuesday.
Strike action by Unite members ended on Edinburgh on Tuesday, with cleansing staff returning to work across another 18 councils on Thursday, September 1.
But a second wave of strikes is set to see widespread closures of waste and recycling centres and cancellations of bin uplifts next week.
A total of 19 councils will see workers walk out for eight days from Tuesday, September 6, while 20 local authorities will be hit for three days starting on Wednesday, September 7.
Additionally, 12 councils are to be hit by education and early years staff strikes next week several announcing that all nurseries, primaries and additional support for learning schools will close for three days.
Meanwhile, teachers in the EIS – Scotland’s largest teaching union – are to be asked if they back taking strike action.
Will your council be hit by strikes and when?
Aberdeen
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Aberdeenshire
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Tuesday, August 30.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unison’s second wave starts on September 7 for three days.
Angus
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Argyll and Bute
Unite members in the waste service balloted to strike but no dates have been confirmed.
Clackmannanshire
Waste services were due to be hit by strikes by workers represented by Unite starting on Wednesday, August 24, and ending on August 30. However, this was called off.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unison’s second wave starts on September 7 for three days.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
No waste strike action is currently planned.
Dumfries and Galloway
Waste staff represented by Unite will walk out for eight days on Tuesday, September 6, until, September 13.
Dundee
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
East Ayrshire
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
East Dunbartonshire
Waste staff represented by Unite will walk out for eight days on Tuesday, September 6, until, September 13.
East Lothian
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
East Renfrewshire
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Edinburgh
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Tuesday, August 30.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days.
Falkirk
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Fife
Waste staff represented by Unite will walk out for eight days on Tuesday, September 6, until, September 13.
Glasgow
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB and Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Highland
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Inverclyde
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB and Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Midlothian
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Moray
No strike action is currently planned.
North Ayrshire
Waste staff represented by Unite will walk out for eight days on Tuesday, September 6, until, September 13.
North Lanarkshire
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when GMB and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Orkney
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Perth and Kinross
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Renfrewshire
Waste service and school workers represented by Unite and GMB balloted to strike but no dates have been confirmed.
Scottish Borders
No strike action is currently planned.
Shetland
No strike action is currently planned.
South Ayrshire
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
South Lanarkshire
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB and Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.
Stirling
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.
West Dunbartonshire
No strike action is currently planned.
West Lothian
The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.
It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.
What does COSLA say?
On Monday morning, unions recieved a new pay offer from COSLA but Unite, Unison and GMB rejected it.
Councillor Katie Hagmann, COSLA resources spokesperson said: “We remain in intense active discussions with our trade union colleagues.”
What does the Scottish Government say?
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