“Prospect members at HIAL have voted to reject this year’s pay offer as insufficient to deal with the escalating cost of living.”Jane Rose, Prospect Negotiator
HIAL Workers Reject Pay Offer
Dumbo #OnThisDay
On 23rd of October 1941, the animated Disney film Dumbo was released.
Offshore Drilling Workers Back Strike Action
Over 300 offshore drilling and contract maintenance workers employed by Archer, Maersk, Transocean and Odfjell have backed strike action.
Constructive Talks As Industrial Action Looms
“Although we do not have an offer today UNISON will continue to work with the Deputy First Minister and COSLA to find a way forward towards a solution that benefits all our members.” Johanna Baxter, UNISON head of local government
Facing A Winter Of Discontent
Orkney looks set to face disruption to many of its council run services this autumn and winter. Council workers, members of trade unions have rejected the 2% pay offer from their employers.
Foinaven Strike Action
All workers will be made redundant at the end of August as BP ended the contract for the vessel.
Lerwick Port Strike Called Off
The pay deal will enhance the hourly wage for semi-skilled workers from £10.41 to £14 per hour, and for skilled workers from £11.62 to £16 per hour.
Port of Lerwick Facing Shut Down As Strike Action Planned
Around a dozen key workers will begin continuous strike action from 00:01 hours on Monday 20 June at the port of Lerwick, Shetland.
Possible Future Strike Action By Council Workers
If the ballot for industrial action is successful then strike action could begin in August at the beginning of the new school term.
Strike Action at Marine Scotland
Workers at Marine Scotland in seafaring roles will take part in two separate periods of 48-hour strike action involving Marine Protection Vessels (MPV) Hirta on 26 and 27 May, and Jura on 3 and 4 June.
