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Barclays axing 900 staff in ‘disgraceful’ pre-Christmas move, says Unite

The banking giant confirmed it was ‘making changes to its headcount’

Evening Standard

Tube strike threat in new year after unions reject 5% pay rise

Dispute could see major disruption to London Underground network as early as the first week of January

Evening Standard

Women workers struggling to access toilet facilities, says union

A survey of more than 12,000 women by the Unite union showed that 14% said they only sometimes or occasionally have access to toilets at work.

The Independent UK

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Hopes pinned on green future for Grangemouth to save 400 at-risk jobs

HOPES to save jobs at Scotland’s only remaining oil refinery are pinned on the potential for new green projects to employ workers at risk of…

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth oil refinery to shut down, raising concern for 500 jobs

Plans by Petroineos to convert facility to an import terminal spark questions for Scottish economy and UK refining capacity

The Guardian - UK

Unions tell Tata Steel UK steelmaking is at risk if blast furnaces closed

Union leaders make last-ditch attempt to avert job cuts and massive hit to local economy in south Wales

The Guardian - UK

Unions present Tata with alternative plan aimed at saving jobs at steel plant

Tata Steel wants to decarbonise its site at Port Talbot in South Wales under moves to safeguard its future.

The Independent UK

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On the Picket Line: If the trade union movement cannae do it, nobody can

Welcome to On the Picket Line, where we look at the week's biggest stories on Scotland's trade unions.

The National (Scotland)

Exam board workers vote to strike in pay dispute

Unite said it will now discuss potential dates for industrial action.

The Independent UK

UK jobs market dodges hit from economic slowdown

ONS finds unemployment rate broadly unchanged and real wages rising thanks to falling inflation

The Guardian - UK

First Bus engineers call off strike action after pay deal reached

Bus company engineers have called off strike action after securing an “excellent” pay deal, a union has said – although drivers are still set…

The National (Scotland)

Bus engineers call off strike action after agreeing pay deal

Around 1,200 bus drivers involved in a similar pay dispute are still set to walk out for a week later this month.

The Independent UK

Roz Foyer: Independence and trade union movements share a common goal

AHEAD of a major trade union conference this weekend, the general secretary of the STUC has said that there is “commonality” between the trade…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water strikes to begin following pay and grading dispute

Some 500 workers are taking part in the action after unions described talks as a ‘waste of time’.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Bus drivers’ strike is ‘damaging lives’ in north-east England, says council leader

Go North East pay dispute said to be leaving thousands ‘stuck at home’ and ‘missing work and medical appointments’

Evening Standard

Bus driver strikes: Which London bus routes are affected?

More than 350 west London bus drivers and engineers will walk out from Friday

The National (Scotland)

Strike dates set as 'underpaid' First bus drivers back industrial action

Unite the Union has confirmed that more than 1200 employees voted by 99 per cent in support of industrial action.

Evening Standard

Bus strikes to cripple services in west London after DLR two-day walkout

Hundreds of bus drivers and engineers are to strike for six days between now and Christmas

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The Independent UK

Union makes plea for steel in King’s Speech

Unite also called for a focus on public ownership.

The Guardian - UK

Labour says 630,000 will be hit by surge in mortgage costs before 2024 elections

Long period of high interest rates expected, meaning higher costs for homeowners whose fixed-rate deals are coming to an end

The Independent UK

Hundreds of offshore workers to be balloted in row over rotas and pay

The dispute centres on a company’s alleged refusal to reform working rotas and provide paid leave.

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of Scottish Water staff to strike multiple times during winter

HUNDREDS of Scottish Water workers will walk out multiple times over the next three months amid an escalating dispute.

Evening Standard

Fury as parcel firm bosses bring in pest controllers to cull foxes in Kentish Town

Workers hit out at 'cruel and needless' culling of foxes at UPS depot in Kentish Town

The Guardian - UK

Oxfam workers in UK to hold strike ballot over ‘poverty pay’

Survey found 8% of charity’s employees had used food banks in the last year and 22% had been unable to pay rent

The Independent UK

Oxfam workers set to strike over pay as charity staff rely on food banks to survive

Exclusive: Workers at anti-poverty charity, Oxfam, are balloting for strike action as they use food banks and struggle to pay rent

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