MSP WELCOMES RECENT PUBLIC SECTOR PAY DEALS
Local MSP Clare Haughey has welcomed the news that a pay deal has been agreed for all police officers – as well as those who work in child and social care.
The police will see a 7 percent increase to pay and allowances, which will be backdated to April 1 2023, ensuring a cumulative increase of 12.35 percent in police officer pay since April 2022.
The agreement was reached following extensive dialogue and negotiation through the Police Negotiating Board – a body made up of representatives from the Scottish Police Authority, Police Scotland, the Scottish Government, the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, Scottish Police Federation and the Scottish Chief Police Officers Staff Association.
Additionally, the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, which was unveiled on September 5, confirmed that private and voluntary sector staff working in Adult Social Care, Children’s Services and funded Early Learning and Childcare will be paid at least £12 an hour from April 2024.
This is an increase of more than £2,000 a year for some, and of 10.1 percent from the minimum rate that was introduced in April 2023 for those eligible. It also represents a minimum increase in pay of 15.2 percent for workers in Children’s Services who previously received National Minimum Wage.
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has welcomed the pay deals.
Commenting, Ms Haughey said:
“Police officers perform an essential role in keeping communities across South Lanarkshire safe and this pay deal recognises their hard work and valuable contribution.
“This agreement ensures a cumulative 12.35 percent increase in police officer pay since 1 April 2022 – mirroring wage growth for the fire service and teachers.
“I am also delighted that staff working in child and social care are to see a pay rise too.
“While the minimum wage for adult social care staff is already around £900 a year higher in Scotland than it is in England, this uplift reflects the crucial work done by those caring for the most vulnerable members of our society.
“These increases reflect the Scottish Government’s wider priorities on fair work, tackling child poverty, and keeping our communities safe – while recognising the critical role of these workers in our communities.”
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Notes:
Social and childcare staff pay rise: https://www.gov.scot/news/pay-uplift-commitment-for-social-care-and-childcare-staff/
Clare Haughey MSP 