Members of the unions Unison, Unite and GMB have voted in favour of a day of industrial action in protest against the pay offer they have been made by councils. Local authorities have offered a pay rise of 2.5 per cent but unions claim this is below inflation. Unison lead negotiator for council staff Dougie Black said: "Our members are clear they cannot afford another series of below inflation pay increases." The 24-hour strike will affect authorities...