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Pause in Glasgow Council Fire-and-Rehire Plan Ends After Talks Collapse Again

The pause follows Scottish Government intervention as the council says dismissing and rehiring 23,000 workers is needed to impose a lawful pay scheme.

  • On Friday, Glasgow City Council paused plans to sack and rehire 23,000 non-teaching staff following an intervention by Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth.
  • Legal battles over a discriminatory pay and grading system dating to 2006 have cost Glasgow around £770 million, prompting the council's restructuring attempt.
  • Talks broke down after Unison refused to ballot members on the latest offer, with Council leader Councillor Ricky Bell stating he is "deeply disappointed" by the rejection.
  • Although the pause for Unison members ended, the council is working with Unite and GMB to ensure their members are not dismissed, with detailed discussions scheduled for Thursday.
  • The government outlawed "fire and rehire" practices at the turn of this year, leading Labour figures to criticize the SNP-led council for attempting the tactic.
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Pause in Glasgow fire-and-rehire letters ends after talks break down

The council last week announced plans to sack 23,000 non-teaching staff, hiring them back on new contracts.

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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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