The Tories have been accused of “bully boy” tactics over new anti-strike legislation.
And South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has challenged Conservative MPs, MSPs and councillors to meet with striking workers on picket lines.
He threw down the gauntlet after the UK Government introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday requiring a minimum level of service during industrial action in the NHS, education, fire and rescue, border security and nuclear decommissioning.
