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The Latest Breaking News from GMB Scotland

Union to ballot Scottish Water staff on possible strike over latest pay offer

GMB Scotland said an offer it said amounted to 3.4% was ‘overwhelmingly rejected’ by members during an informal consultation.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Uber launches in third Scottish city amid opposition from local taxi firms

UBER has officially launched in Aberdeen amid fierce criticism from the city’s taxi firms ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024

Uber drivers in Scottish city stage protest following plummeting wages

UBER drivers across Glasgow have staged a protest in the city demanding fairer pay and better protection against a new system roll out which puts…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024

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Trade union urges Scottish Government to drop opposition to new nuclear energy

A TRADE union is urging the Scottish Government to drop its opposition to new nuclear energy and claimed Scotland is “missing the opportunities…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2024

Trade union drops National Care Service support over pay concerns

A TRADE union has withdrawn its support from the Scottish Government's proposed National Care Service ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

Trade union suspends bin strikes after accepting new pay offer

MEMBERS of GMB Scotland have voted to accept a new pay offer, cancelling planned strikes among cleansing workers...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2024

Council leaders make improved offer to unions in bid to avert bin strikes

COUNCIL leaders have made an improved formal offer to trade unions in a bid to avert bin strikes in Scotland...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

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Scottish distillery workers to walk out within days after rejecting latest pay offer

DISTILLERY workers at whisky maker Whyte & Mackay are due to walk out next week after rejecting the company’s latest pay offer, a union has…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2024

Whyte & Mackay distillery workers to hold 'summer of strike action' over pay dispute

DISTILLERY workers at whisky maker Whyte & Mackay will take part in “a summer of strike action” after pay talks stalled, a union has…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024

More than 100 jobs at risk in Grangemouth as plastics plant announces closure

MORE than 100 jobs are under threat in Grangemouh with a Versalis plant set to close.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2023

Hundreds of whisky workers to go on strike during festive period

HUNDREDS of whisky production workers will take strike action during the busy festive period in a dispute over pay and conditions.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023

Union calls for summit with Robison after public sector job comments

The Deputy First Minister said the size of the public sector workforce would have to reduce.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Radiographers to stage first strike at Scottish hospital

The staff at Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride are taking action over rota changes they claim risk patient safety.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

A total of 62% of GMB members balloted accepted the deal.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023

Scottish distillery workers to vote on strike action amid ongoing pay dispute

WORKERS at a Scottish whisky distiller will vote on strike action after talks on pay collapsed.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

Ambulance crews back strike action as lack of breaks 'putting lives at risk'

AMBULANCE crews in Scotland have warned a failure to get adequate breaks is putting lives at risk as they overwhelmingly backed strike action.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

What do I need to know about how strikes are affecting schools in Scotland?

Here, the PA news agency answers some of the key questions about the strikes.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Two trade unions suspend school strike action following improved pay offer

Unison said it would consult with members but recommended the deal be rejected.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023

Scottish school strikes to go ahead as union rejects 'final' pay offer

SCHOOLS across much of Scotland are set to close next week after a union rejected the “best and final” pay offer from council leaders.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Scottish school strikes to go ahead as union rejects new pay offer

The three-day walkout will shut schools across the country.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023

Councils attempt to avert school strikes with 'best and final' offer to unions

COUNCIL leaders in Scotland have made what they say is a “best and final” offer to trade unions in a bid to avert strike action by school…

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Council leaders make ‘best and final’ offer in bid to avert school strikes

Schools across Scotland are likely to close if the three-day walkout planned for next week still goes ahead.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Yousaf: Only limited financial help for councils in bid to avert school strikes

Staff are due to walk out later this month, which could see schools forced to close.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Munitions depot staff providing missiles to Ukraine set for fresh strike

GMB Scotland members at the MoD’s Defence, Equipment & Support centre in Beith, North Ayrshire, will walk out on Monday for two weeks.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Scottish schools will close during three-day staff strike, unions warn

Workers including cleaners, caterers and janitors will walk out from September 26 to 28.

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