Oxfam workers to stage 17 days of strike action: When and why? The strikes will be a first for the charity in 81 years Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
Oxfam shop and office workers strike for first time Unite union says average wages have been cut by 21% in real terms since 2018 The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Scottish Water staff agree to pay rise after lengthy dispute HUNDREDS of Scottish Water staff who threatened to go on strike last month have agreed to an 8 per cent pay rise. The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2023
Whisky workers suspend festive period strikes to consider fresh pay offer WORKERS in the whisky industry have suspended strike action next week while a pay offer is considered. The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2023
Scottish lighthouse workers win major pay increase after strike action SCOTTISH lighthouse workers have received a pay rise that will see their wages surge. The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 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
Barclays axing 900 staff in ‘disgraceful’ pre-Christmas move, says Unite The banking giant confirmed it was ‘making changes to its headcount’ Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
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 · Nov 28, 2023
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 · Nov 27, 2023
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) · Nov 26, 2023
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 · Nov 22, 2023
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 · Nov 19, 2023
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 · Nov 17, 2023
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) · Nov 14, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023 Exam board workers vote to strike in pay dispute Unite said it will now discuss potential dates for industrial action.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023 UK jobs market dodges hit from economic slowdown ONS finds unemployment rate broadly unchanged and real wages rising thanks to falling inflation
The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2023 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 Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023 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 National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023 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 Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023 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 Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 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 · Nov 8, 2023 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) · Nov 8, 2023 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 · Nov 8, 2023 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
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Union makes plea for steel in King’s Speech Unite also called for a focus on public ownership.