Trade Unions

The Scottish Government previously concluded the costs did not justify continuing the trial

Scottish Greens

4

‘A slap in the face’: Petition launched to abolish peak rail fares permanently

Earlier this month, it was confirmed the refinery will close next year, with the loss of 400 jobs

Earlier this month, it was confirmed the refinery will close next year, with the loss of 400 jobs

4

Labour Government must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says

Council leaders voted to impose the latest pay offer despite Unison's opposition

Council leaders voted to impose the latest pay offer despite Unison's opposition

1

Trade union to ballot 90,000 local government workers in pay dispute

A trade union official expressed concern about BBC Scotland's sharing of an article about prisoner releases.

A trade union official expressed concern about BBC Scotland's sharing of an article about prisoner releases.

13

BBC Scotland called out over 'unclear' headline on prisoner release

The pay deal is in line with the deal offered to staff south of the Border

The pay deal is in line with the deal offered to staff south of the Border

2

Largest NHS union votes to accept Scottish Government’s pay deal

File photograph of the Grangemouth oil refinery at night

File photograph of the Grangemouth oil refinery at night

1

'Fantasy talk': Ministers criticised for Grangemouth media appearances

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reportedly been planning to visit Scotland

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reportedly been planning to visit Scotland

4

David Lammy 'cancels planned trip to Scotland' as Foreign Office staff to strike

The deal, so far accepted by Unite members, will see a 4.5% pay rise given, backdated to April

The deal, so far accepted by Unite members, will see a 4.5% pay rise given, backdated to April

ScotRail engineering staff vote to accept government pay offer

Whilst Unite and GMB have backed the latest pay offer, Unison have said it doesn't go far enough

Whilst Unite and GMB have backed the latest pay offer, Unison have said it doesn't go far enough

8

Second union backs latest offer from Cosla – but bin strikes still loom

Hundreds of people gathered outside Holyrood on Thursday afternoon to protest against cuts to Scotland's culture budget

Hundreds of people gathered outside Holyrood on Thursday afternoon to protest against cuts to Scotland's culture budget

Creative Scotland

3

Artists call for more funding outside Holyrood after Creative Scotland U-turn

John Swinney gave a stark response when asked about the threat of strike action from council workers

John Swinney gave a stark response when asked about the threat of strike action from council workers

10

'No more money': John Swinney responds to strike threat from council staff

Shona Robison announced millions of pounds worth of cuts on Tuesday

Shona Robison announced millions of pounds worth of cuts on Tuesday

Scottish Government

1

'They could have acted': Trade unionists react to Shona Robison cuts speech

The new offer applies across all pay grades and is above the rate of inflation, the union said

The new offer applies across all pay grades and is above the rate of inflation, the union said

Appleby Grammar School

Trade union recommends teachers accept latest pay offer

Unison now has a mandate for waste worker strikes in 13 Scottish councils

Unison now has a mandate for waste worker strikes in 13 Scottish councils

3

Unison rejects latest pay offer as bin strikes to take place in 13 councils

The motion was debated at the SNP conference on Saturday afternoon

The motion was debated at the SNP conference on Saturday afternoon

53

Motion calling for wealth tax passes at SNP conference

Gordon Martin, the RMT’s Scottish organiser, will appear at the SNP conference

Gordon Martin, the RMT’s Scottish organiser, will appear at the SNP conference

1

'Crucial' for SNP to send transformative message from conference, trade unionists say

The centre has been open for more than 30 years

The centre has been open for more than 30 years

City of Glasgow College

1

‘Common sense prevails’ as trade union centre saved from closure

Keir Starmer failed to address the concerns of Unite's Sharon Graham

Keir Starmer failed to address the concerns of Unite's Sharon Graham

8

‘Austerity mark two is not the answer’: Trade unions hit out at Keir Starmer speech

ScotRail workers could be set for strike action next month

ScotRail workers could be set for strike action next month

See the strike action set to hit Scotland in the coming weeks

LNER drivers are set to start strike action from the end of this month

LNER drivers are set to start strike action from the end of this month

Industrial action

1

LNER drivers to go on strike for 22 days in autumn in working conditions dispute

The union said the lack of toilet breaks has led to health issues among members

The union said the lack of toilet breaks has led to health issues among members

Industrial action

7

Edinburgh Trams workers back strike action over lack of toilet breaks

Seven trade unions have so far supported the upcoming Stand Up to Racism rally in Glasgow next month

Seven trade unions have so far supported the upcoming Stand Up to Racism rally in Glasgow next month

11

‘Not on our watch’: Scottish trade unions in show of solidarity for anti-racist demo

Anti-far right protest in Glasgow's George Square.

Anti-far right protest in Glasgow's George Square.

1

Workers and unions have vital role to play in standing up to far right

Only 15% said they have not suffered any abuse while at work

Only 15% said they have not suffered any abuse while at work

Union survey finds depleted morale among ambulance staff amid abuse

Shona Robison warned the additional funds represented 'the absolute limit of affordability' for the public purse

Shona Robison warned the additional funds represented 'the absolute limit of affordability' for the public purse

6

Scottish Government finds ‘additional funding’ it says could avert bin strikes

ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff have voted in favour of a walk-out over a pay dispute

ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff have voted in favour of a walk-out over a pay dispute

Industrial action

3

ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff back strike action in pay dispute

The BMA has called for the implementation of the report's recommendations to be paused

The BMA has called for the implementation of the report's recommendations to be paused

British Medical Association

7

Doctors’ union calls for Cass Review implementation to be paused amid ‘critique’

Rachel Reeves announced a slew of cuts on Monday which look set to impact workers

Rachel Reeves announced a slew of cuts on Monday which look set to impact workers

1

Trade union leader slams Labour decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payment

Unite the union said there was a 'growing belief' that jobs at Grangemouth could be saved

Unite the union said there was a 'growing belief' that jobs at Grangemouth could be saved

5

‘Growing belief Grangemouth can be saved’ ahead of rally, union says

Veteran strikers outside the Scottish Parliament in 2022

Veteran strikers outside the Scottish Parliament in 2022

‘The people’s coal’: New book explores if justice was served for Scotland’s miners

The strikes could begin in the middle of August

The strikes could begin in the middle of August

1

See the full list of areas affected by Scottish bin strikes this summer

Falkirk Council has invested in a number of arms firms suppling F-35 jets to Israel

Falkirk Council has invested in a number of arms firms suppling F-35 jets to Israel

16

Scottish council ups investment in key Israel arms supplier by 1200 per cent

The First Minister previously declined to comment on the possibility of providing additional money

The First Minister previously declined to comment on the possibility of providing additional money

9

Council leaders to ask Scottish Government for more money to avoid bin strikes

Around 600 workers will now receive a pay rise after voting overwhelmingly for the two-year deal

Around 600 workers will now receive a pay rise after voting overwhelmingly for the two-year deal

Nuclear naval base strike threat lifted after workers secure pay win

The First Minister declined to commit to making more money available to avert the impending strikes

The First Minister declined to commit to making more money available to avert the impending strikes

3

John Swinney warns finances under ‘significant pressure’ as bin strike threat looms

Around 400 jobs are predicted to be lost when the site is closed

Around 400 jobs are predicted to be lost when the site is closed

3

Campaign group organises rally to save jobs at Grangemouth oil refinery

The union said the latest offer put 'absolutely no more money on the table'

The union said the latest offer put 'absolutely no more money on the table'

5

Bin strikes on as council waste workers reject latest pay offer

The move means the company will no longer claim that it is carbon neutral on its beer cans and other products

The move means the company will no longer claim that it is carbon neutral on its beer cans and other products

7

Brewdog accused of having 'no morals' after pulling out of carbon neutral scheme

The union is considering whether to ballot members on industrial action

The union is considering whether to ballot members on industrial action

3

ScotRail cutting Sunday services by half is unacceptable, says union

The General Election on July 4 has changed the political landscape of Scotland

The General Election on July 4 has changed the political landscape of Scotland

Meet the new MPs with connections to the trade union movement

Multiple services have already been cancelled with the message board explaining it is due to a shortage of drivers

Multiple services have already been cancelled with the message board explaining it is due to a shortage of drivers

Industrial action

3

ScotRail services on major routes cancelled amid ongoing pay dispute

What do the three main pro-independence parties have to say about workers' rights?

What do the three main pro-independence parties have to say about workers' rights?

2

What do the pro-independence parties say about workers' rights?

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting visit Long Lane Surgery in, Coalville, a GP practice in the East Midlands

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting visit Long Lane Surgery in, Coalville, a GP practice in the East Midlands

General Election

3

Gregor Gall: The threat of strikes that will loom over Keir Starmer as prime minister

BrewDog has responded to a letter sent by staff accusing bosses of presiding over a culture of bullying

BrewDog has responded to a letter sent by staff accusing bosses of presiding over a culture of bullying

7

BrewDog respond after staff lodge formal grievance following EDL meeting in bar

The letter calls on party leaders to commit to improving childcare, maternity and paternity rights, and to invest further into women's healthcare

The letter calls on party leaders to commit to improving childcare, maternity and paternity rights, and to invest further into women's healthcare

General Election

2

Party leaders urged to commit to ending gender pay gap ahead of election

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney during a visit to the Iqra Academy Mosque in Edinburgh

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney during a visit to the Iqra Academy Mosque in Edinburgh

10

SNP face internal pressure to back trade unionist General Election pledges

Keir Starmer’s party has said it will not hand out new oil and gas licences

Keir Starmer’s party has said it will not hand out new oil and gas licences

General Election 2024

Hundreds of firms sign letter against Labour's oil and gas plans

The Fire Brigades union has raised concern over the way in which hazardous materials are stored

The Fire Brigades union has raised concern over the way in which hazardous materials are stored

Fire Brigades Union (FBU)

Trade union raises 'concern' for workers over Linwood blaze

Staff have been taking part in industrial action since February

Staff have been taking part in industrial action since February

College staff to hold rally after ‘threatening’ letter from principal

The union said its members will now be consulted on walkouts

The union said its members will now be consulted on walkouts

Council staff in Scotland set to vote on strikes after pay offer rejected

In this week's On the Picket Line, we take a deep dive into the arts and culture sector

In this week's On the Picket Line, we take a deep dive into the arts and culture sector

General Election

1

Workers urge future government to protect arts and culture sector

SNP members have laid out what they want to see in the party's General Election manifesto

SNP members have laid out what they want to see in the party's General Election manifesto

General Election

11

SNP members list policies they want to see in party's General Election manifesto

The centre has been open for more than 30 years

The centre has been open for more than 30 years

City of Glasgow College

3

Leading trade unions write to John Swinney as ‘vital’ centre faces closure

The workers deal with passengers directly in security search areas as well as processing them for flights

The workers deal with passengers directly in security search areas as well as processing them for flights

Glasgow Airport

Hundreds of staff at two Scottish airports balloted for industrial action in pay row