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The five biggest moments in the trade union movement in 2023

THE trade union movement has taken Scotland by storm this year, with more disputes attracting public attention, and more branches showing the…

The National (Scotland)

Bob Quick obituary

Other lives: Trade union official with Cohse and its successor Unison who was also a Labour councillor in Liverpool

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow's homelessness teams facing 'unprecedented demand' for services

Staff in Glasgow’s homelessness teams are suffering with the “emotional toll” of “unprecedented” demand for services, a union has reported.

The National (Scotland)

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Police Scotland launches voluntary redundancy scheme in bid to save money

POLICE Scotland has launched a voluntary redundancy process for staff in a bid to save funds.

The National (Scotland)

Migrant care staff being forced to work 19-hour shifts without break, union says

Unison general secretary Christina McAnea says ministers must stop the abuse

Evening Standard

Foreign care workers invited to UK ‘exploited on grand scale’, says union

Some of those asked to help fill skills gap say they have been effectively paid as little as £5 an hour and charged unexpected fees

The Guardian - UK

Strikes off as school support staff in Scotland accept latest Cosla pay offer

School support staff in Scotland have voted to accept a pay offer, bringing industrial action to an end.

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Scottish school support staff are paying for pupils' food and uniforms

SCHOOL support staff across Scotland are paying for pupils' food and clothing out of pocket, even though many are struggling to cope with the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water strikes suspended after new offer amid pay dispute

SCOTTISH Water strikes planned for this weekend have been suspended after late night talks resulted in a new offer ...

The National (Scotland)

Roz Foyer: Independence and trade union movements share a common goal

AHEAD of a major trade union conference this weekend, the general secretary of the STUC has said that there is “commonality” between the trade…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water strikes to begin following pay and grading dispute

Some 500 workers are taking part in the action after unions described talks as a ‘waste of time’.

The Independent UK

Scottish Water strike set to go ahead as talks break down

Talks aimed at preventing a strike by Scottish Water workers went into the early hours of Thursday, the First Minister has revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Unison calls off school strikes in Scotland after pay offer improved

Further walkouts had been planned on November 8 and 15.

The Independent UK

School strikes in Scotland suspended as union considers fresh pay offer

SCHOOL strikes planned across Scotland for next week have been suspended after a union secured an improved pay offer for local government workers.

The National (Scotland)

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Unison urged to ‘stand down’ strikes as council chiefs fund more cash for pay

The local government body Cosla said a further £17.2 million was available for a pay deal following ‘intensive’ talks with the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

'Scandalous': Scotland's gender pay gap widening STUC warn amid school staff strikes

THE gender pay gap in Scotland is widening, according to a new analysis conducted by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC).

The Independent UK

School staff on strike over pay say they use own money for class resources

Unison members in support roles in Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire walked out for the day on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Strike by support staff closes Scottish schools as further walkouts announced

Tens of thousands of pupils are out of the classroom on Wednesday in Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.

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Staff strikes close Scottish schools as union makes pay offer warning

A union has warned that imposing a pay offer on council staff is likely to lead to an escalation of industrial action in a dispute that has closed…

The Independent UK

Staff strikes close Scottish schools as union warns against imposing pay offer

Janitors, cleaners and pupil support assistants are among the workers to have walked out in four local authority areas.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of schools close as support staff take strike action across Scotland

Janitors, cleaners and classroom assistants are among those taking strike action across four local authorities in Scotland

The Independent UK

Hundreds of schools close as support staff take strike action

Janitors, cleaners and classroom assistants are among those taking strike action across four local authorities in Scotland on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

How Scottish unions are responding to the crisis in Gaza

Welcome to the first edition of our new On the Picket Line newsletter, where we take a deeper look at the biggest trade union stories of the week.

The National (Scotland)

School staff in Scotland set to strike again in ongoing pay dispute

Union members are readying themselves for a further wave of strike action in Scotland’s schools and early years centres this week in a continuing…

The Independent UK

School staff in Scotland set to strike again in continuing pay dispute

Workers in four local authority areas are preparing to hold a one-day strike on Wednesday.

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