Ministers urged to intervene as talks to stop strike in Scots schools and waste collection break down

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1. Scotland: Schools set to close as caterers, cleaners and assistants walk out

2. Strikes to hit schools in up to 21 of Scotland's 32 local authorities as pay dispute talks break down

THE deputy first minister is being urged to intervene after local government pay talks broke down ushering the prospect of strikes that could shut schools and halt bin collections.

Scotland’s largest local government union, UNISON, says no agreement has been reached despite lengthy pay negotiations with COSLA.