GMB Scotland has today (Friday 20 March) accused East Ayrshire Council of “negligence” after learning that home carers are being put at risk to coronavirus at work due to lack of personal protective equipment (PPE). More
GMB Scotland have raised concerns today (Friday 20 March) for the health and safety of its members and all vulnerable workers at Burton’s Biscuits in Sighthill, Edinburgh amid the coronavirus crisis. . More
GMB Scotland and Unite Scotland responding to the latest developments on the Flybe collapse this afternoon (Thursday 5 March). More
GMB Scotland Organiser Bob Deavy responding to reports that Flybe has entered into administration and the loss of 2000 jobs across the UK. More
Ahead of the budget debate in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon (Thursday 27 February), and following reports confirming a deal to pass the budget between the SNP and the Scottish Greens, GMB Scotland Senior Organiser Drew Duffy said. More
GMB Scotland responding to the findings and recommendations of the Just Transition Commission’s interim report. More
Over 100 Prisoner Custody Officers (PCO’s) have had their trade union memberships cancelled by their employer GeoAmey Scotland, as a dispute over pay and working conditions badly deteriorates. More
Responding to this afternoon’s (Thursday 20 February) developments concerning the workforce walkout at Mossmorran gas plant. More
Staff employed by Members of the Scottish Parliament stand to receive real terms cuts to their pay, should the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body follow through with plans to restrict the increase in the Staff Cost Provision (SCP) - the funds from which MSP staff are paid - to just 1.4%. More
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