GMB Scotland Statement On The Collapse Of Flybe
05 March 2020
GMB Scotland Organiser Bob Deavy responding to reports that Flybe has entered into administration and the loss of 2000 jobs across the UK. More
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GMB Slams Scottish Greens “Self-Indulgence” Over Cuts Budget Deal
27 February 2020
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 Warns Just Transition Commission To Face Up To “Hard Truths” On Renewables Jobs & Subsidies Failure
27 February 2020
GMB Scotland responding to the findings and recommendations of the Just Transition Commission’s interim report. More
‘Scandal Hit’ Prisoner Custody Contractor Cancels 100 Trade Union Memberships Over Pay And Conditions Dispute
25 February 2020
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
Mossmorran Gas Plant Walkout Resolved After Positive Discussions
20 February 2020
Responding to this afternoon’s (Thursday 20 February) developments concerning the workforce walkout at Mossmorran gas plant. More
MSP Staff Threaten Holyrood Walk-Out Over Pay
12 February 2020
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
GMB Scotland Media Statement
12 February 2020
Responding to UK Government Scottish Secretary Alister Jack’s comments that offshore wind turbines intended for Scottish wind farms being manufactured in Indonesia is “the market economy at work”, GMB Scotland Organiser Hazel Nolan said. More
Roads And Waste Workers “Forced To Strike” In West Lothian Council
10 February 2020
West Lothian Council is to push ahead with plans to implement random drug and alcohol testing of some employees, following a meeting of the Council’s Partnership & Resources Policy Development & Scrutiny Panel on Friday 7 February. More
GMB Scotland Statement - Scottish Labour Deputy Leadership Nomination
05 February 2020
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