New benefits for South Lanarkshire Council workers have been announced

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A new deal for South Lanarkshire Council workers has been announced by the administration.The Labour, Liberal Democrat and Independent South Lanarkshire administration has revealed a new package of measures aimed at improving conditions for the council workforce.The council hopes progressive policies will help the authority recruit and provide further support to key workers who were responsive during the pandemic.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The package, to be presented in the coming weeks includes a ‘wellbeing day’ for council workers which will be an additional paid day of leave to thank the pandemic workforce and to help address stress.Paternity leave for council workers will be doubled as well as enhanced leave for parents who experience pregnancy loss.The council is also reviewing a number of key worker post with the aim of improving conditions and are actively considering whether more can be open to support workers.Council leader Joe Fagan (East Kilbride Central North), said: “This is a collaborative effort by the new Administration to improve conditions for working parents and help support the wellbeing of the workforce overall.

This package allows the new Administration to implement promises we made to the workforce and builds on our positive relationship with trade unions.“This