Unison's Scottish secretary Matt Smith said, 'The first wave of action has demonstrated that the nursery nurses are dedicated, hardworking and conscientious professionals. But they will pursue their regrading claim until they gain recognition for their professional status, and secure fair pay.'
He added, 'It is disappointing that the employer, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), has not changed its position. Unison has been overwhelmed by the public support for nursery nurses. It's a shame COSLA is failing to recognise this and is not moving to end the dispute.'
Last week COSLA called a meeting of representatives from all 32 local councils to update them on the situation. In a statement released on Monday this week, Councillor Frank Russell, COSLA's personnel spokesman, said councillors had expressed 'unanimous support' for the line COSLA was taking.
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