When will bin strikes end and when is the second wave?

Workers in schools, early years centres, nurseries and waste and recycling centres across Scotland take part in industrial action.

Bin strikes that have hit uplifts across Scotland leaving streets strewn with rubbish are set to come to an end, but they will return within a matter of days unless a deal can be struck between unions and council leaders.

Workers who walked out with GMB and Unison in 20 local authorities returned to shifts on Tuesday.

Strike action by Unite members ended on Edinburgh on Tuesday, with cleansing staff returning to work across another 18 councils on Thursday, September 1.

But a second wave of strikes is set to see widespread closures of waste and recycling centres and cancellations of bin uplifts next week.

A total of 19 councils will see workers walk out for eight days from Tuesday, September 6, while 20 local authorities will be hit for three days starting on Wednesday, September 7.

Additionally, 12 councils are to be hit by education and early years staff strikes next week several announcing that all nurseries, primaries and additional support for learning schools will close for three days.

Meanwhile, teachers in the EIS – Scotland’s largest teaching union – are to be asked if they back taking strike action.

Will your council be hit by strikes and when?

Aberdeen

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Aberdeenshire

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Tuesday, August 30.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unison’s second wave starts on September 7 for three days.

Angus

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Argyll and Bute

Unite members in the waste service balloted to strike but no dates have been confirmed.

Clackmannanshire

Waste services were due to be hit by strikes by workers represented by Unite starting on Wednesday, August 24, and ending on August 30. However, this was called off.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unison’s second wave starts on September 7 for three days.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

No waste strike action is currently planned.

Dumfries and Galloway

Waste staff represented by Unite will walk out for eight days on Tuesday, September 6, until, September 13.

Dundee

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

East Ayrshire

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

East Dunbartonshire

Waste staff represented by Unite will walk out for eight days on Tuesday, September 6, until, September 13.

East Lothian

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

East Renfrewshire

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Edinburgh

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Tuesday, August 30.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days.

Falkirk

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Fife

Waste staff represented by Unite will walk out for eight days on Tuesday, September 6, until, September 13.

Glasgow

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB and Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Highland

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Inverclyde

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB and Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Midlothian

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Moray

No strike action is currently planned.

North Ayrshire

Waste staff represented by Unite will walk out for eight days on Tuesday, September 6, until, September 13.

North Lanarkshire

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when GMB and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Orkney

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Perth and Kinross

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Renfrewshire

Waste service and school workers represented by Unite and GMB balloted to strike but no dates have been confirmed.

Scottish Borders

No strike action is currently planned.

Shetland

No strike action is currently planned.

South Ayrshire

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

South Lanarkshire

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB and Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB and Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.

Stirling

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unison members walk out on September 7 for three days.

West Dunbartonshire

No strike action is currently planned.

West Lothian

The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return.

It follows those represented by GMB ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.

But cleansing services will be disrupted again when Unite’s second wave starts on September 6 for eight days, and GMB members walk out on September 7 for three days.

What does COSLA say?

On Monday morning, unions recieved a new pay offer from COSLA but Unite, Unison and GMB rejected it.

Councillor Katie Hagmann, COSLA resources spokesperson said: “We remain in intense active discussions with our trade union colleagues.”

What does the Scottish Government say?

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