Members of the unions Unison, Unite and GMB have voted in favour of a day of industrial action in protest against the pay offer they have been made by councils.
Local authorities have offered a pay rise of 2.5 per cent but unions claim this is below inflation.
Unison lead negotiator for council staff Dougie Black said: "Our members are clear they cannot afford another series of below inflation pay increases."
The 24-hour strike will affect authorities across Scotland, with many nurseries and schools closing, along with disruption to other services including social work.
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