PCS Scottish Government Group members fighting removal of the digital pay supplement

The Scottish Government’s decision to withdraw the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) supplement from two-thirds of the Digital profession, will leave hundreds of workers facing a pay cut of up to 14% from 30 April. Members have responded with force

PCS reps and activists across Scottish Government group built a campaign by holding mass members meetings, sending campaign briefings to maintain momentum, build awareness and solidarity across the wider membership, launched a survey and a consultative ballot.

And the response was incredible. On a remarkable 83% turnout, an overwhelming 99% of members voted to back restoring the DDaT supplement, with 95% telling us they were ready to take industrial action to defend it.

That’s not just a remarkable result - it’s a demonstration of their industrial strength.

PCS Scotland is clear that this decision is not happening in isolation. It is part of the wider public service reform attacks on workers across the Scottish sector. 

Winning this campaign is vital - not just because our members face significant real-terms pay cuts, but because we must send a message:

  • We will not accept cuts dressed up as reform
  • We will not allow our professions to be devalued
  • We are ready to defend our terms and conditions.

This is about reminding the employer and Scottish ministers of our collective strength - and our readiness to fight back. Negotiations are continuing,