Watch : City Council strike action looms

There could be a walkout by Aberdeen City Council workers in a row over planned changes to job roles.

The City Council have issued a statement : “It is disappointing that Unite is to ballot its members on strike action in the midst of a consultation on redesigning services to better serve our customers, including our most vulnerable residents. Every local authority faces challenges as income continues to contract and demand rises, and we deal with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The majority of our housing staff have engaged positively on the proposals, that seek to increase headcount and considerably reduce the average tenancy workload per officer, and make it easier for customers to access vital support in years ahead. We are transforming services through investment in our staff and remain committed to working constructively with union colleagues in shaping plans that promise to benefit customers and staff alike.”