Frontline NHS nurses and health workers are to protest across Scotland next week to protest public sector "inequality"
It comes after the UK Government announced pay increases for a range of key workers, including doctors, teachers, dentists and the Armed Forces.
However, some frontline workers — including nurses, social workers, and care home staff — will not benefit from the rise.
A Facebook group for NHS workers disputing unequal pay has recruited over 69,000 members across the UK.
A statement reads: "We will be standing, socially distanced and with masks, to protest against the lack of pay parity within the NHS.
"The recent government announcement of a pay rise for teachers, doctors, armed forces personnel and public sectors workers to "recognise their efforts on the front line" excludes a massive number of healthcare workers.
"This announcement is a massive slap in the face, slapped by the hand that once clapped for us.
"We deserve better.
Almost 700 Glasgow frontline NHS workers are expected to stage a peaceful protest at Glasgow Green on Augst 8 at 11am.
Events are taking place across the UK in London, Newcastle, Plymouth, Leeds, Bristol and more.
A number of protests are also taking place in Scotland including;
- Edinburgh - 8th August - 11am
- Inverness - 8th August - 11am
- Glasgow - 8th August - 11 am
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