Hundreds of catering and cleaning staff in Aberdeen have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over equal pay.
The T&G union revealed a ballot showed that 94% were in favour of going on strike.
A council spokesman said the authority was disappointed by the result.
“We are heartened by the fact that the union has agreed to have a joint meeting along with the conciliation service Acas at the beginning of next month,” a spokesman said.
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The T&G lodged claims for back pay on behalf of some of the council’s lowest-paid workers.
The staff, mainly female catering, cleaning, clerical and care workers, claimed they were owed money because of equal pay legislation, some worth up to £25,000.
