COSLA’s Resources Spokesperson Councillor Gail Macgregor today (Friday) expressed her absolute delight at securing a deal on pay with the SJC.

Councillor Gail Macgregor said: "I am absolutely delighted to announce that we have a deal with the SJC Trade Unions.

"I am very pleased that the SJC have seen what a great deal this is and have now formally accepted the three year pay offer which we as Employers worked so hard to put on the table.

"Today’s acceptance is a result of the determination on both sides to reach an agreement. And I am absolutely delighted with today’s backing from the Trade Union Side."