Hundreds of schools close as support staff walk out on strike

The disruption has affected 24 of the 32 local council areas

Hundreds of schools across Scotland have been closed on the first of three days of strike action by support staff.

Members of the Unison union are unhappy about pay and the funding of essential services.

The local authorities organisation, COSLA, has insisted what’s on the table now is a best and final offer.

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