Industrial action is planned for the middle of May, which could result in a significant shock to oil processing and supplies.
Workers Set to take Strike Action at Sullom Voe Terminal, Shetland
Workers Reject COSLA Pay Offer
Local Government workers, members of the trade union, Unite have voted to reject the COSLA pay offer by an overwhelming majority of 83.3%.
Urgent Intervention Needed Into Local Government Pay Dispute Says Trade Union
In the letter to Nicola Sturgeon, Unite highlights that 55% of local government workers earn less than £25,000 per annum, and around 75% of local government workers earn less than the UK national average wage of £32,875.
Local Government Trade Unions Call On Their Members To Reject COSLA Pay Offer
“All these workers have stepped up and gone beyond the call of duty, many of them literally putting their lives on the line. It’s high time for COSLA and the next Scottish Government to do likewise or they shouldn’t be forgiven.”
Letters: Welcoming the Public Sector Pay Rise
” I wish to thank the Scottish Green Party for securing a £800 pay rise (per annum, pro rata) for most public sector workers in Scotland in the recently agreed Scottish Budget. “
Supporting Scotland’s Social Care Workers – Additional Funding
“Social Care staff provide a critical and valuable service, never more apparent than during this emergency period.”
Orkney’s Shocking Growing Gender Pay Gap
“62% of OIC non-teaching staff work part time, 82% of these part time workers are women.”
Teacher’s Pay Award Re-opens Demands By Another Union Representing Council Workers
Calls to re-open the local authority pay settlement are being made with the news that the Scottish Government have agreed to an enhanced pay deal for school teachers.
The Fight For Equal Pay
The meeting at the St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall is on from 6pm and is open to all.
COSLA Offer Rejected by Unite Members
“COSLA will need to dig a bit deeper if we are to avoid industrial action.”
