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Glasgow City Council refuse collection now operating at the weekend..Refuse collectors empty wheelie bins in Knightswood area.

Scottish Government

Money is power... so who will it go to under local government reforms?

NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie had taken legal action alleging discrimination against her due to her gender-critical views

NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie had taken legal action alleging discrimination against her due to her gender-critical views

Sandie Peggie loses legal case over 'gender-critical discrimination' claims

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn pictured in the Holyrood chamber

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn pictured in the Holyrood chamber

Train drivers issue ultimatum as SNP let Israel-linked firm bid for Scottish contract

First Minister and party leader John Swinney delivering his keynote speech at the SNP conference on Saturday, October 17

First Minister and party leader John Swinney delivering his keynote speech at the SNP conference on Saturday, October 17

Independence requires more courage than SNP's 'Choose Scotland' vibe politics

STUC deputy general secretary Dave Moxham (left) speaking to The National at the SNP conference in Aberdeen

STUC deputy general secretary Dave Moxham (left) speaking to The National at the SNP conference in Aberdeen

SNP's Scottish council redesign risks ‘disaster’ without key change, union boss warns

File image of North Sea oil rig

File image of North Sea oil rig

UK fuel supplies face 'severe disruption' as 160 offshore workers set to strike

Former Rockstar employees have staged a protest ahead of a tribunal over their dismissal

Former Rockstar employees have staged a protest ahead of a tribunal over their dismissal

Employment tribunal

Grand Theft Auto VI workers stage protest outside Rockstar Games tribunal

John Swinney faces backlash over 'reckless' plans to slash Scotland's health boards

File image of Glasgow Caledonian University

File image of Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University

Scottish university staff to go on strike next week over 'unnecessary' job cuts

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is now the First Minister of Wales

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is now the First Minister of Wales

What the SNP can learn about Scottish independence from movement in Wales

People during a protest outside the Rockstar Games office in Edinburgh, calling on Rockstar Games to reinstate the 31 workers it sacked last week in what a union has described as a "ruthless act of union-busting". Picture date: Thursday

People during a protest outside the Rockstar Games office in Edinburgh, calling on Rockstar Games to reinstate the 31 workers it sacked last week in what a union has described as a "ruthless act of union-busting". Picture date: Thursday

Crime and chaos of Grand Theft Auto does not detract from efforts to unionise

People hold a protest against the recent interception of the Global Solidarity Flotilla by the Israeli Navy near Cyprus outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens

People hold a protest against the recent interception of the Global Solidarity Flotilla by the Israeli Navy near Cyprus outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens

As the threat of war looms, will unions fight the war economy or help build it?

Andrea Egan, the general secretary of Unison

Andrea Egan, the general secretary of Unison

Unions rebuff Nigel Farage's invitation to affiliate with Reform UK

John Swinney met with a top trade union boss to discuss their shared ambitions

John Swinney met with a top trade union boss to discuss their shared ambitions

First Minister pledges support for Scotland's 'vibrant trade union movement'

Alexander Dennis

Alexander Dennis

Alexander Dennis

Calls for publicly owned Scottish bus company after Alexander Dennis job cuts

Scottish Green co-leaders Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer

Scottish Green co-leaders Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer

Scottish Greens

Greens pledge mandatory trade union roles on boards of publicly-funded companies

Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)

Major update issued on planned school strikes across Scotland

A general view of the exterior of BBC headquarters Broadcasting House in London. (Image: PA)

A general view of the exterior of BBC headquarters Broadcasting House in London. (Image: PA)

Actors' union boycotts UK Government's 'contemptuous' survey on future of BBC

Fire Brigades Union chief Steve Wright has called for Keir Starmer to resign

Fire Brigades Union chief Steve Wright has called for Keir Starmer to resign

Top union chief becomes first to call for Keir Starmer to quit over Mandelson

Andrea Egan is the general secretary of Unison

Andrea Egan is the general secretary of Unison

The right-wing threat to UK's largest union with the left holding reins

First Minister John Swinney visited the Royal Children's Hospital in Glasgow on Monday

First Minister John Swinney visited the Royal Children's Hospital in Glasgow on Monday

British Medical Association

John Swinney welcomes talks ahead of doctors' strike next month

File photograph of trade unionist Andrea Egan

File photograph of trade unionist Andrea Egan

Starmer critic becomes new leader of UK's biggest union in blow to Labour

The National Union of Journalists said STV's 'watered down' plans to cut services in the north of Scotland will be 'bad for journalism'

The National Union of Journalists said STV's 'watered down' plans to cut services in the north of Scotland will be 'bad for journalism'

National Union of Journalists

STV's 'watered down' plans for services in north 'bad for journalism', union warns

Striking workers hold a banner with a quote attributed to Village Hotel chief executive Gary Davis

Striking workers hold a banner with a quote attributed to Village Hotel chief executive Gary Davis

Village Hotel staff launch strike action including franchised Starbucks store

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said she believed people would leave Labour 'in droves' if the Budget goes ahead as planned

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said she believed people would leave Labour 'in droves' if the Budget goes ahead as planned

'People will leave Labour': Top union leader gives damning verdict ahead of UK Budget

Strikes at STV could take place before Christmas

Strikes at STV could take place before Christmas

National Union of Journalists

STV staff to vote on strike action over 'significant cuts'

The Macallan distillery in Moray will see staff take strike action

The Macallan distillery in Moray will see staff take strike action

Staff at top whisky distillery to strike over 'more hours for less pay'

Unison general secretary Christina McAnea said it is 'time for a reset in Labour'

Unison general secretary Christina McAnea said it is 'time for a reset in Labour'

'Time for reset': Top Scottish union boss in damning review of Keir Starmer's Labour

A union said it appears that staff at the company’s base in Edinburgh had been sacked for 'trade union activity'

A union said it appears that staff at the company’s base in Edinburgh had been sacked for 'trade union activity'

30 staff sacked at Grand Theft Auto developer in alleged ‘union-busting’ move

The STUC women's committee marched in the Scotland Demands Better rally at the weekend

The STUC women's committee marched in the Scotland Demands Better rally at the weekend

Gender equality

MSPs told to put women's voices 'front and centre' of Holyrood election campaign

General secretary of the Unite the Union, Sharon Graham, speaks at a Lindsey oil refinery workers rally outside the Houses of Parliament in London

General secretary of the Unite the Union, Sharon Graham, speaks at a Lindsey oil refinery workers rally outside the Houses of Parliament in London

Labour rift with Unite deepens as union refuses to back deputy leader candidates

Almost 200 jobs have been axed at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen

Almost 200 jobs have been axed at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen

Scottish university axes nearly 200 jobs amid 'financial pressures'

Protesters from the group Save Our Future & Our Kids Future

Protesters from the group Save Our Future & Our Kids Future

Falkirk Council

'Emergency' counter-demonstration against anti-refugee march in Falkirk planned

Jeremy Corbyn joined the picket outside the Village hotel in Govan on Friday

Jeremy Corbyn joined the picket outside the Village hotel in Govan on Friday

Unite Hospitality secures win for Scottish staff at Village hotel

The Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, a campaign group that lobbies for the support of Palestinians, said it had its funds frozen by Unity Trust Bank last month

The Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, a campaign group that lobbies for the support of Palestinians, said it had its funds frozen by Unity Trust Bank last month

Bank urged to unfreeze Scottish pro-Palestine group's account by 70 organisations

Falkirk should be treated as a wake-up call to all trade unions and socialists, writes Richie Venton

Falkirk should be treated as a wake-up call to all trade unions and socialists, writes Richie Venton

EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT

Scotland's trade unions need to mobilise against the far right

Unite the Union held a rally at Glasgow's Village Hotel in support of workers who have launched an all-out strike

Unite the Union held a rally at Glasgow's Village Hotel in support of workers who have launched an all-out strike

Ellie Gomersall: Seeing young hotel workers take on global firm over pay is inspiring

Members from the Clydebank Trades Union Council have been subjected to 'vile' verbal abuse from people identifying themselves as belonging to the fascist group Patriotic Alternative

Members from the Clydebank Trades Union Council have been subjected to 'vile' verbal abuse from people identifying themselves as belonging to the fascist group Patriotic Alternative

Campaigners vow to fight far-right extremists over 'vile' abuse and 'racist' banners

Members from the STUC, UCU, RMT and PCS unions gather for a rally in support of workers striking for better pay and conditions

Members from the STUC, UCU, RMT and PCS unions gather for a rally in support of workers striking for better pay and conditions

Employment Rights Bill

Unions are in a grave place and need help from Labour

Bosses at the firm have refuted the union's claims

Bosses at the firm have refuted the union's claims

Fife Seafood factory workers treated 'worse than the fish', say union reps

Subway workers have rejected the latest offer from SPT

Subway workers have rejected the latest offer from SPT

Glasgow Subway strikes announced during Summer Sessions events

Friday has been the hottest day of the year so far, with some areas reaching highs of 28C

Friday has been the hottest day of the year so far, with some areas reaching highs of 28C

Working during the Scotland heatwave? This is what you need to know

The strikes were set to take place during the Summer Sessions gigs

The strikes were set to take place during the Summer Sessions gigs

Update issued on Glasgow Subway strikes due to take place during Summer Sessions

Demonstrators take part in a United Against Racism rally at Belfast City Hall

Demonstrators take part in a United Against Racism rally at Belfast City Hall

Northern Ireland

Only working-class unity can quell the far-right flames in Ballymena

Workers have rejected two separate pay offers

Workers have rejected two separate pay offers

Edinburgh Airport

Scottish airports face summer disruption as strikes loom

More than 400 drivers are taking part in the strike action

More than 400 drivers are taking part in the strike action

Bus routes disrupted across west Scotland amid Stagecoach strike

Trans rights protesters pictured outside UK Government offices in Edinburgh

Trans rights protesters pictured outside UK Government offices in Edinburgh

Civil servants union 'silenced' debate on trans rights

The services will see over six weeks of disruption

The services will see over six weeks of disruption

Six weeks of strike action set to hit Scottish bus routes

Maggie Chapman says Scotland's workers deserve better than what Labour have to offer

Maggie Chapman says Scotland's workers deserve better than what Labour have to offer

Workers rights are central to the Scottish independence argument

The university previously said its plans would impact around 700 members of staff

The university previously said its plans would impact around 700 members of staff

Dundee University

Scottish university 'backtracks' on job cuts in new plan

The bus company threatened to cancel drivers' annual leave entitlement during the strike dates

The bus company threatened to cancel drivers' annual leave entitlement during the strike dates

Stagecoach bus strikes suspended after legal threat

Tommy Sheppard spoke to members of the SNP Trade Union Group during the STUC's annual congress

Tommy Sheppard spoke to members of the SNP Trade Union Group during the STUC's annual congress

Scottish independence

'Right to choose independence' should be focus of Holyrood 2026, former MP says

Doctors at the BMA said the Supreme Court judgment was 'reductive' and 'biologically nonsensical'

Doctors at the BMA said the Supreme Court judgment was 'reductive' and 'biologically nonsensical'

British Medical Association

Doctors slam Supreme Court ruling as 'reductive' and 'scientifically illiterate'

John Swinney suggested that public services in Scotland should wait until the full guidance is published by the EHRC

John Swinney suggested that public services in Scotland should wait until the full guidance is published by the EHRC

Equalities and Human Rights Commission

John Swinney reaffirms support for trans people amid 'uncertainty and anxiety'