A Scottish care charity that works with young people has announced that it has secured a “landmark” pay deal with workers’ union Unison.
Kibble Education and Care Centre, based in Paisley, said that the deal will deliver a 7.5% pay increase over the two-year period for its 800 staff.
The agreement came after the charity withdrew its initially proposed changes to staff pay and working conditions, according to reports in the Daily Record earlier this year.
As part of the previous proposals, the charity had planned to reduce the rate of pay for overtime, extend the notice period to eight weeks and cut sick pay for staff signed off within that period.
Unison said at the time that its members at the charity were considering strike action due to the proposals, but later postponed their plans after a meeting with Kibble.
In its announcement this week, the charity said that “by securing a two-year arrangement Kibble aims to provide greater financial stability and reassurance for its staff amidst ongoing cost-of-living pressures”.
‘A clear reflection of our ongoing commitment to staff pay’
Jim Gillespie, chief executive of Kibble, said: “Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
“This two-year agreement not only demonstrates how much we value our staff but also recognises the vital role they play in transforming young people’s lives.
“It is a clear reflection of our ongoing commitment to staff pay and conditions, job security, and staff wellbeing.
“We are proud to have worked collaboratively with Unison to achieve an outcome that supports our workforce and advances Kibble’s mission to deliver the highest standard of care and education.”
Unison branch secretary Mark Ferguson said: “Unison is committed to achieving the very best for its members and this pay settlement gives our members some certainty around pay during these challenging times.
“We will continue to work with Kibble Education & Care to establish an agreed process for pay going forward and to safeguard jobs and terms and conditions of employment.”
