Trade Unions

Trade union Unite said bus drivers are experiencing abuse at 'historic high levels'

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'Staggering': Bus drivers in Scotland report ‘record’ levels of abuse

Trade union Unite said more than 120 Loganair cabin crew will benefit from the 18-month deal

Trade union Unite said more than 120 Loganair cabin crew will benefit from the 18-month deal

Industrial action

Cabin crew workers with Scottish airline secure pay rise above inflation

Health Secretary Neil Gray said the pay deal was competitive with other parts of the UK

Health Secretary Neil Gray said the pay deal was competitive with other parts of the UK

British Medical Association

NHS consultants in Scotland vote to accept pay deal

ScotRail said more travellers have been buying tickets online rather than in a ticket office

ScotRail said more travellers have been buying tickets online rather than in a ticket office

Industrial action

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Union vows to launch 'mass' campaign over 'controversial' ScotRail decision

Unison said the pay offer failed to address the cost of living crisis

Unison said the pay offer failed to address the cost of living crisis

Industrial action

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Police Scotland staff reject pay offer and warn of strikes

The strike action from Unison is expected to last for two weeks

The strike action from Unison is expected to last for two weeks

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Strikes targeting John Swinney's constituency face key hurdles

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

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Striking council staff to stage protest outside John Swinney’s office

Around three quarters of those who responded said they experienced the same level of sexual harassment in the workplace

Around three quarters of those who responded said they experienced the same level of sexual harassment in the workplace

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Sexual harassment at work 'endemic' in Scotland, report finds

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

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Several schools in John Swinney’s constituency reopen as strike continues

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the reforms were the 'biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation'

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the reforms were the 'biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation'

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Labour's workers' rights reforms pass first Commons hurdle

Trade union Unison said the Scottish Police Authority’s offer 'falls short' of this year’s pay claim

Trade union Unison said the Scottish Police Authority’s offer 'falls short' of this year’s pay claim

Police Scotland

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Police Scotland staff to be balloted on pay offer which union says ‘falls short’

Strike action in schools has targeted the First Minister's constituency over the next two weeks

Strike action in schools has targeted the First Minister's constituency over the next two weeks

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Shona Robison says 'no more money' available for local government pay

Edinburgh Trams workers had threatened strike action over a lack of toilet breaks during their shifts

Edinburgh Trams workers had threatened strike action over a lack of toilet breaks during their shifts

City of Edinburgh Council

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Edinburgh Tram workers win toilet break dispute after strike threat

The union said staff were left 'underpaid', 'under-recognised' and 'undervalued'

The union said staff were left 'underpaid', 'under-recognised' and 'undervalued'

Glasgow University

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Campaign launched at Scottish university as teachers left ‘underpaid and undervalued’

Bus drivers could go on strike in early November

Bus drivers could go on strike in early November

Highlands bus drivers set to be balloted for strike action over pay dispute

Roz Foyer says there is a lot to be done on workers' rights

Roz Foyer says there is a lot to be done on workers' rights

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Workers’ rights bill must ‘only be the beginning’ – Scotland's top trade unionist

The trade union said targeting John Swinney's constituency will 'bring home to him the importance' of settling the dispute

The trade union said targeting John Swinney's constituency will 'bring home to him the importance' of settling the dispute

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Strikes to close schools in John Swinney's constituency for two weeks

TGI Fridays is currently in administration with a deal reportedly being finalised

TGI Fridays is currently in administration with a deal reportedly being finalised

Reports of 'mass closures' of TGI Fridays across UK sparks concerns from union

The Scottish Government previously concluded the costs did not justify continuing the trial

The Scottish Government previously concluded the costs did not justify continuing the trial

Scottish Greens

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‘A slap in the face’: Petition launched to abolish peak rail fares permanently

Earlier this month, it was confirmed the refinery will close next year, with the loss of 400 jobs

Earlier this month, it was confirmed the refinery will close next year, with the loss of 400 jobs

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Labour Government must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says

Council leaders voted to impose the latest pay offer despite Unison's opposition

Council leaders voted to impose the latest pay offer despite Unison's opposition

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Trade union to ballot 90,000 local government workers in pay dispute

A trade union official expressed concern about BBC Scotland's sharing of an article about prisoner releases.

A trade union official expressed concern about BBC Scotland's sharing of an article about prisoner releases.

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BBC Scotland called out over 'unclear' headline on prisoner release

The pay deal is in line with the deal offered to staff south of the Border

The pay deal is in line with the deal offered to staff south of the Border

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Largest NHS union votes to accept Scottish Government’s pay deal

File photograph of the Grangemouth oil refinery at night

File photograph of the Grangemouth oil refinery at night

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'Fantasy talk': Ministers criticised for Grangemouth media appearances

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reportedly been planning to visit Scotland

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reportedly been planning to visit Scotland

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David Lammy 'cancels planned trip to Scotland' as Foreign Office staff to strike

The deal, so far accepted by Unite members, will see a 4.5% pay rise given, backdated to April

The deal, so far accepted by Unite members, will see a 4.5% pay rise given, backdated to April

ScotRail engineering staff vote to accept government pay offer

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

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

Hundreds of people gathered outside Holyrood on Thursday afternoon to protest against cuts to Scotland's culture budget

Hundreds of people gathered outside Holyrood on Thursday afternoon to protest against cuts to Scotland's culture budget

Creative Scotland

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Artists call for more funding outside Holyrood after Creative Scotland U-turn

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

Shona Robison announced millions of pounds worth of cuts on Tuesday

Shona Robison announced millions of pounds worth of cuts on Tuesday

Scottish Government

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'They could have acted': Trade unionists react to Shona Robison cuts speech

The new offer applies across all pay grades and is above the rate of inflation, the union said

The new offer applies across all pay grades and is above the rate of inflation, the union said

Appleby Grammar School

Trade union recommends teachers accept latest pay offer

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

The motion was debated at the SNP conference on Saturday afternoon

The motion was debated at the SNP conference on Saturday afternoon

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Motion calling for wealth tax passes at SNP conference

Gordon Martin, the RMT’s Scottish organiser, will appear at the SNP conference

Gordon Martin, the RMT’s Scottish organiser, will appear at the SNP conference

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'Crucial' for SNP to send transformative message from conference, trade unionists say

The centre has been open for more than 30 years

The centre has been open for more than 30 years

City of Glasgow College

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‘Common sense prevails’ as trade union centre saved from closure

Keir Starmer failed to address the concerns of Unite's Sharon Graham

Keir Starmer failed to address the concerns of Unite's Sharon Graham

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‘Austerity mark two is not the answer’: Trade unions hit out at Keir Starmer speech

ScotRail workers could be set for strike action next month

ScotRail workers could be set for strike action next month

See the strike action set to hit Scotland in the coming weeks

LNER drivers are set to start strike action from the end of this month

LNER drivers are set to start strike action from the end of this month

Industrial action

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LNER drivers to go on strike for 22 days in autumn in working conditions dispute

The union said the lack of toilet breaks has led to health issues among members

The union said the lack of toilet breaks has led to health issues among members

Industrial action

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Edinburgh Trams workers back strike action over lack of toilet breaks

Seven trade unions have so far supported the upcoming Stand Up to Racism rally in Glasgow next month

Seven trade unions have so far supported the upcoming Stand Up to Racism rally in Glasgow next month

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‘Not on our watch’: Scottish trade unions in show of solidarity for anti-racist demo

Only 15% said they have not suffered any abuse while at work

Only 15% said they have not suffered any abuse while at work

Union survey finds depleted morale among ambulance staff amid abuse

Anti-far right protest in Glasgow's George Square.

Anti-far right protest in Glasgow's George Square.

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Workers and unions have vital role to play in standing up to far right

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

ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff have voted in favour of a walk-out over a pay dispute

ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff have voted in favour of a walk-out over a pay dispute

Industrial action

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ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff back strike action in pay dispute

The BMA has called for the implementation of the report's recommendations to be paused

The BMA has called for the implementation of the report's recommendations to be paused

British Medical Association

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Doctors’ union calls for Cass Review implementation to be paused amid ‘critique’

Rachel Reeves announced a slew of cuts on Monday which look set to impact workers

Rachel Reeves announced a slew of cuts on Monday which look set to impact workers

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Trade union leader slams Labour decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payment

Unite the union said there was a 'growing belief' that jobs at Grangemouth could be saved

Unite the union said there was a 'growing belief' that jobs at Grangemouth could be saved

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‘Growing belief Grangemouth can be saved’ ahead of rally, union says

Veteran strikers outside the Scottish Parliament in 2022

Veteran strikers outside the Scottish Parliament in 2022

‘The people’s coal’: New book explores if justice was served for Scotland’s miners

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

Falkirk Council has invested in a number of arms firms suppling F-35 jets to Israel

Falkirk Council has invested in a number of arms firms suppling F-35 jets to Israel

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Scottish council ups investment in key Israel arms supplier by 1200 per cent

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

Around 600 workers will now receive a pay rise after voting overwhelmingly for the two-year deal

Around 600 workers will now receive a pay rise after voting overwhelmingly for the two-year deal

Nuclear naval base strike threat lifted after workers secure pay win

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

Around 400 jobs are predicted to be lost when the site is closed

Around 400 jobs are predicted to be lost when the site is closed

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Campaign group organises rally to save jobs at Grangemouth oil refinery