Overview: Defence
24 August 2016
GMB Scotland is calling for MPs to stand-up for Scotland’s interests by recognising the prosperity defence sector employment delivers for our working-class communities. More
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Campaign: Defence
Campaign: Latest News
Defence Secretary urged to intervene as strikes restart at munitions complex
04 October 2023
Grant Shapps told to get involved to end dispute at Scots depot sending missiles to Ukraine as bosses fail to engage. More
Strike Continues at Defence Equipment & Support (DES) in Beith
04 August 2023
GMB Members at Defence Equipment & Support (DES) in Beith continue their strike for better pay. More
GMB Plan Unprecedented Strike Action At Munitions Depot
11 July 2023
GMB Scotland’s members at the Defence Equipment & Support (DES) depot in Beith have announced two days of unprecedented strike action later this month. More
GMB Prepare For Strike At Military Munitions Depot
20 June 2023
GMB Scotland’s members at the Defence Equipment & Support (DES) depot in Beith are preparing for unprecedented strike action. More
Strike threat to frigate manufacturing at BAE
13 October 2022
Strike threat to frigate manufacturing at BAE as “two-tier” pay row for store workers goes to ACAS. More
Rosyth Redundancies Stress ‘Urgent Need’ For RFA Contract Award To UK Shipyards
07 February 2019
Responding to this morning’s (Thursday 7 February) announcement confirming the loss of 150 jobs at Babock Marine in Rosyth. More
Campaign: Latest Resources
GMB Scotland Letter to Clive Lewis MP - 28 September 2017
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28 September 2017
Energy & Defence Sector Employment
The Defence Industry In Scotland
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04 November 2016
A Report For GMB Scotland By The Fraser Allander Institute - July 2016
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