“Construction workers should not be used as test subjects by building luxury flats to get an economy moving that values wealth at the expense of our health.”
Trade Union Demands Non- Essential Construction Sites Remain Closed
Trade Union Considering Legal Action Against Worley Redundancies at Sullom Voe
“It is a disgraceful way to treat a workforce that have worked at Sullom Voe for many years, to discard them with no care or thought as to how they will survive.”
Aberdeen Based North Air Furlough Employees on Full Pay
The decision by North Air based in Aberdeen to furlough employees during the COVID-19 crisis on full pay has been welcomed by the trade union Unite.
Frontline Workers Put At Risk in Postcode Lottery PPE Provision in Scotland
Serious concerns have been raised by trade union leaders highlighting the inconsistencies over protection for those working in the front line during the Covid19 pandemic.
Sullom Voe Workers To Take Strike Action
Members of Unite the union at Sullom Voe Terminal, Shetland have voted for strike action by 94%.
Future Scottish Offshore Wind Projects to Support Supply Chain in Scotland
When applying for offshore wind leases in Scottish waters developers will have to commit to supporting the supply chain in Scotland.
Sullom Voe Workers Reject EnQuest’s Restructuring Plans
93 % of workers who are members of Unite the Union voted to reject Enquests’ proposed changes to terms and conditions
Higher Education Staff Balloted on Industrial Action
Scottish universities have been subject to a real terms cut of 12% (£91m) in the 7 years up to 2017/18 with more than half of Scotland’s universities running at a deficit.
Job Cuts at Sullom Voe, Shetland
There will now be a 6 weeks consultation period on the loss of 60 full time jobs and 20 other positions currently filled by contractors.
Further Industrial Action At Aberdeen Airport
Two further dates of industrial action at Aberdeen Airport will take place on 27th and 28th of June both from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m.
