Waste and education strikes across Scotland have been suspended after trade unions said they would put a new pay offer to members.

Waste service members and non-teaching education roles were set to walk out next week, but talks with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ended in an offer that could put an end to the strikes.

GMB and Unite have joined Unison in suspending strike action, saying they will put a new pay offer to members which they suggest should be accepted.

Wendy Dunsmore, Unite’s lead negotiator for local government, said: “After the latest round of intensive talks, a new credible offer has finally been put on the table by Cosla.

“Unite wants to acknowledge the First Minister’s direct involvement as a primary reason for the breakthrough.

“The offer on the table is fully consolidated and as such there will be more cash in the pot going forward for local government workers.”

Under the revised offer, workers earning up to £20,500 will receive increases of £2,000 a year.

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