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Perth primary schools close as strikes target Swinney constituency

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Primary schools in Perth and Kinross are closed as strikes target John Swinney 's constituency.

Members of the union Unison , which includes janitors and classroom assistants, have walked out over pay for all council workers.

Union has targeted the first minister's constituency with hopes of putting pressure on him.

Latest pay offer - an increase of 3.6% or 1,292 - was made in August to see off the threat of bin strikes.

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85

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82

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89

Article tone

formal

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English

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46

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short-lived

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