“This announcement means that our senior medical staff will continue to be the best paid in the UK. ” Humza Yousaf, Health Secretary in the Scottish Government
4.5% Pay Rise for Dental & Medical Staff in Scotland
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.
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.
Industrial Action Set for the Port of Lerwick
Around a dozen key workers at Lerwick Shetland’s main port will begin a continuous ban on overtime from 25th May .
Local Government Workers Issue Warning to Council Over Pay
“The first thing in the in-tray for the new council leaders is Unite’s warning that unless there is a change of attitude then we will ballot thousands of our members on industrial action.” Wendy Dunsmore, Unite industrial officer
‘Strike Action Inevitable’ at Marine Scotland
“The Scottish Government has to come back to us with a more realistic offer at talks next week or strike action is inevitable in the coming weeks. ” Sharon Graham Unite general secretary
“Workers are being treated with contempt.” – COSLA’s 2% pay offer
Unite the union is to ballot targeted groups of local government workers in the coming weeks in the escalating dispute over pay.
Workers Reject Local Government Pay Offer
” the offer is, unbelievably, weighted towards those on the highest pay and will further exacerbate the issue of endemic low pay which plagues this sector. “
Bus Workers Voting On Industrial Action
“Stagecoach’s stance has been nothing short of shocking, and it has infuriated the workforce who have continued to work diligently throughout the Covid pandemic. ” Dougie Maguire, Unite regional coordinator,
Workers Set to take Strike Action at Sullom Voe Terminal, Shetland
Industrial action is planned for the middle of May, which could result in a significant shock to oil processing and supplies.
