Glasgow Council Reaches Deal to Avert Fire-and-Rehire of 23,000 Staff

Glasgow City Council reached agreement with Unison on 5 October 2026, averting dismissal and re-engagement for 23,000 non-teaching staff. The dispute centred on a new pay and grading system meant to resolve historic equal pay claims. The council had warned all non-teaching staff they faced dismissal and reappointment, many on worse terms.