Bin Strikes

Whilst Unite and GMB have backed the latest pay offer, Unison have said it doesn't go far enough

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Second union backs latest offer from Cosla – but bin strikes still loom

John Swinney gave a stark response when asked about the threat of strike action from council workers

John Swinney gave a stark response when asked about the threat of strike action from council workers

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'No more money': John Swinney responds to strike threat from council staff

Unison now has a mandate for waste worker strikes in 13 Scottish councils

Unison now has a mandate for waste worker strikes in 13 Scottish councils

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Unison rejects latest pay offer as bin strikes to take place in 13 councils

Rubbish piled in the streets of Edinburgh during a waste collection strike in 2022

Rubbish piled in the streets of Edinburgh during a waste collection strike in 2022

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Union calls off bin strikes to allow vote on improved pay offer

An improved offer has been made in a bid to avert bin strikes

An improved offer has been made in a bid to avert bin strikes

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

Shona Robison warned the additional funds represented 'the absolute limit of affordability' for the public purse

Shona Robison warned the additional funds represented 'the absolute limit of affordability' for the public purse

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Scottish Government finds ‘additional funding’ it says could avert bin strikes

Refuse workers in 18 Scottish councils have confirmed dates for strike action

Refuse workers in 18 Scottish councils have confirmed dates for strike action

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Bin strikes to begin ‘within weeks’ in over half of Scotland's councils

The strikes could begin in the middle of August

The strikes could begin in the middle of August

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See the full list of areas affected by Scottish bin strikes this summer

The First Minister previously declined to comment on the possibility of providing additional money

The First Minister previously declined to comment on the possibility of providing additional money

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Council leaders to ask Scottish Government for more money to avoid bin strikes

The First Minister declined to commit to making more money available to avert the impending strikes

The First Minister declined to commit to making more money available to avert the impending strikes

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John Swinney warns finances under ‘significant pressure’ as bin strike threat looms

Unite the Union has accused Colsa, a local government body, of “grossly undervaluing” council waste workers following a meeting

Unite the Union has accused Colsa, a local government body, of “grossly undervaluing” council waste workers following a meeting

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'Stinking Scottish summer looms' as council waste workers reject pay offer

The union said the latest offer put 'absolutely no more money on the table'

The union said the latest offer put 'absolutely no more money on the table'

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Bin strikes on as council waste workers reject latest pay offer

Strikes in Edinburgh during the Fringe two years ago led to bins overflowing

Strikes in Edinburgh during the Fringe two years ago led to bins overflowing

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Union confirms full list of Scottish councils set for waste worker strikes

Workers last went on strike during the Fringe in 2022, which led to a backlog of waste littering the capital's streets

Workers last went on strike during the Fringe in 2022, which led to a backlog of waste littering the capital's streets

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Bin collectors to go on strike during Edinburgh Fringe

Stephen Flynn vowed to work with Roz Foyer to fight against an 'attack' on workers by the UK Government

Stephen Flynn vowed to work with Roz Foyer to fight against an 'attack' on workers by the UK Government

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Stephen Flynn to speak at major rally against Tory anti-strike bill

Overflowing bins in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh where cleansing workers went on strike in summer.

Overflowing bins in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh where cleansing workers went on strike in summer.

This is the strategy unions can learn from this Scottish ‘smart’ strike

Union leaders have threatened to call local government workers on strike again

Union leaders have threatened to call local government workers on strike again

Union leaders threaten further council strike action over pay deal

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch outside Kings Cross station, London

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch outside Kings Cross station, London

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Were trade unions right to halt strikes and events after the Queen's death?

Strike action across Scotland was called off after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon convened talks with trade unions. Photo: PA

Strike action across Scotland was called off after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon convened talks with trade unions. Photo: PA

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'Now do your job': Nicola Sturgeon pans Tories as Scottish strike action called off

Unison has told members to accept the latest offer on the table from Cosla

Unison has told members to accept the latest offer on the table from Cosla

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Council strikes called off after union recommends members accept Cosla pay offer

Cleansing workers have returned to work as the first wave of strike action comes to an end

Cleansing workers have returned to work as the first wave of strike action comes to an end

Waste services resume across Scotland as first wave of strike action ends

What seems to annoy people is that Nicola Sturgeon looks and acts like the able leader of the confident, self-determining country that Scotland will shortly become

What seems to annoy people is that Nicola Sturgeon looks and acts like the able leader of the confident, self-determining country that Scotland will shortly become

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I’d much rather see the FM promote Scotland than talk about bin strikes

The bin strikes have been paused but are due to resume in September

The bin strikes have been paused but are due to resume in September

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'Winter of discontent' ahead as unions dig heels in over council pay row

A clean-up operation is underway in the capital following the resumption of cleansing and waste services

A clean-up operation is underway in the capital following the resumption of cleansing and waste services

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Major clean-up operation begins in Edinburgh after bin workers' strike action

Cleansing workers are on strike in Edinburgh as negotiations on pay continue to fail

Cleansing workers are on strike in Edinburgh as negotiations on pay continue to fail

Scottish Green councillor accuses Unionist politicians of 'crossing the picket line'

Monday is the last full day of the current bin strike in Edinburgh

Monday is the last full day of the current bin strike in Edinburgh

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Bin strike talks enter fifth day with hopes of new pay offer

A demo organised by Power to The People in Glasgow's Albion Street on Friday: Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times

A demo organised by Power to The People in Glasgow's Albion Street on Friday: Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times

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Mike Small: This crisis is more than a ‘difficult time’ – it’s the failure of the system

Local government workers have been striking across Scotland, with Edinburgh among the worst affected

Local government workers have been striking across Scotland, with Edinburgh among the worst affected

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Inside the strikes: Waste staff on front line of pay row battle for fair wages

The public sees through government spin on bin strikes

The public sees through government spin on bin strikes

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Political blame game over bin strikes falls flat at picket lines

RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch speaking at a rally outside King's Cross Station in London

RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch speaking at a rally outside King's Cross Station in London

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Are we about to see a revival in the fortunes of trade unions?

Rubbish continues to pile high across Edinburgh amid waste worker strikes

Rubbish continues to pile high across Edinburgh amid waste worker strikes

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Councils warned 'decontamination' may be needed after waste worker strikes end

The cleansing workers strike has resulted in overflowing bins in the streets of Edinburgh

The cleansing workers strike has resulted in overflowing bins in the streets of Edinburgh

Here's where and when Scotland's councils will be hit by bin worker strikes

Edinburgh’s SNP councillors were outvoted on a Cosla motion to propose a 5% pay increase
on August 12

Edinburgh’s SNP councillors were outvoted on a Cosla motion to propose a 5% pay increase
on August 12

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The SNP are losing the publicity war as more refuse strikes begin

John Swinney said there needs to be 'intense dialogue and negotiation' between Cosla and the unions to resolve the dispute.

John Swinney said there needs to be 'intense dialogue and negotiation' between Cosla and the unions to resolve the dispute.

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I have no legal standing to negotiate deal to end council strike, John Swinney says

The public saw right through this stunt

The public saw right through this stunt

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'Brass neck' Unionists heckled as public see through bin strike photo op

Edinburgh was the first council area to see bin workers strike

Edinburgh was the first council area to see bin workers strike

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John Swinney slams Labour and Tory Cosla leaders over pay dispute

Litter is piling up all across Edinburgh

Litter is piling up all across Edinburgh

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Council workers pay dispute could go on 'beyond the winter,' warns union

The sights of Edinburgh during the bin strike drive home the essential nature of ‘low-skilled’ workers

The sights of Edinburgh during the bin strike drive home the essential nature of ‘low-skilled’ workers

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Kevin McKenna: Amid strikes, the establishment looks to dehumanise the working-class

Cosla said a fresh “firm offer” had been tabled

Cosla said a fresh “firm offer” had been tabled

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Cosla in new pay offer to council workers as waste and school staff plan strike

Bins are overflowing in the capital amid industrial action by refuse collectors

Bins are overflowing in the capital amid industrial action by refuse collectors

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Anas Sarwar is missing in action amid Edinburgh bin strike

Bin collections in South Lanarkshire will be suspended this week as waste workers go on strike over pay

Bin collections in South Lanarkshire will be suspended this week as waste workers go on strike over pay

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Labour councillor slated for dubbing voters 'Joes and Karens' in bin strike row

Edinburgh's bins are overflowing and Angus Robertson has laid the blame on the city's Labour administration

Edinburgh's bins are overflowing and Angus Robertson has laid the blame on the city's Labour administration

Angus Robertson

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Labour-led council to blame for overflowing Edinburgh rubbish, says SNP minister

The streets of Edinburgh are strewn with rubbish amid the ongoing strikes

The streets of Edinburgh are strewn with rubbish amid the ongoing strikes

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Unions to meet councils as strikes see bins overflowing in Edinburgh

Bins in Grassmarket were completely jammed with waste

Bins in Grassmarket were completely jammed with waste

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What it's like in Edinburgh on day five of the bin worker strikes

The cleansing workers strike has already resulted in rubbish piling up on the streets in Edinburgh

The cleansing workers strike has already resulted in rubbish piling up on the streets in Edinburgh

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Two more councils set for cleansing worker strike action after Edinburgh bin row

Anas Sarwar was quick to attack Glasgow City Council over refuse collection ahead of COP26 but has been strangely silent over similar issues in Labour-led Edinburgh

Anas Sarwar was quick to attack Glasgow City Council over refuse collection ahead of COP26 but has been strangely silent over similar issues in Labour-led Edinburgh

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Anas Sarwar under fire for failing to criticise council over bin strike

Unite has warned that

Unite has warned that

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Warning that 'waste will pile up' in Edinburgh as cleansing workers strike

Strike action in Edinburgh begins on Thursday

Strike action in Edinburgh begins on Thursday

Edinburgh cleansing workers begin strike action over pay dispute

The strike dates coincide with wider industrial action by three trade unions across local government

The strike dates coincide with wider industrial action by three trade unions across local government

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Strike dates set for waste workers across eight councils in Scotland

Waste workers are set to strike from August 24 to August 31

Waste workers are set to strike from August 24 to August 31

Waste workers in 15 councils set to strike in protest over 'pitiful' pay offer

Protesters on the picket line outside a railway station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Protesters on the picket line outside a railway station (Danny Lawson/PA)

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Who is going on strike in Scotland in August and for how long?

Binmen in Glasgow went on strike last year

Binmen in Glasgow went on strike last year

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Scotland must 'beat the Tories' on council pay, say unions as strike threat looms

Council workers in the GMB and Unison at 13 local authorities across Scotland will walk out over a 2% pay increase offered to them by Cosla

Council workers in the GMB and Unison at 13 local authorities across Scotland will walk out over a 2% pay increase offered to them by Cosla

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Waste ‘could pile high’ as Scottish council workers vote for strike action