“It locks in social care as a commodity in a market rather than a public service for citizens. In doing so it confirms profit from care as a founding principle of the National Care Service” Unison
National Care Service Bill: ‘A Recipe For Disaster’?
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.
‘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
Possible Industrial Action By Bus Workers Ahead
Workers in every Stagecoach division in Scotland have supported taking industrial action in a dispute over pay.
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,
The Gamble: Self Isolation Changes For Key Workers – ‘Vaccination is not Immunisation’
Changes being introduced by the Scottish Government over self isolation for key workers have been criticised by the trade union Unite Scotland who say that it could lead to a new spike in the pandemic.
Shetland Towage Workers On Course For Overtime Ban
Around 40 towage workers employed by Shetland Islands Council (SIC) are set to begin an overtime ban on 5 July
Sullom Voe Overtime Ban By Towage Workers Draws Nearer
“We are hoping that common sense prevails and the Council give our members what they are owed, which is the same as their fellow workers.”
