Highland Alliance co-led by Duncan Macpherson will not whip members to 'vote against their conscience or the communities.'
The call comes after at least 500 staff claimed in an official survey that they were subject to bullying and harassment at work.
Allegations include 25 physical assaults, five of sexual harassment with claims made against colleagues, bosses and even elected councillors.
The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.
The council said its roads department is preparing itself to respond to flooding incidents when the storm hits.
Unison has announced plans for rolling series of strikes with specific dates to be announced 'in coming days'
Residents across the Highlands are being encouraged to get in touch with the council's resilience team to help local communities be ready for winter.
He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'
Highland Council's plan to meet net zero carbon targets by 2045 is spelled out at council's climate change committee
Claire McGonigal will take charge at Inverness High School at the end of next month
