Strikes

Stagecoach drivers in the Highlands and Islands have secured a new pay deal

Stagecoach strike action in Highlands and Islands averted with new pay deal

Unison said the pay offer failed to address the cost of living crisis

Unison said the pay offer failed to address the cost of living crisis

Industrial action

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Police Scotland staff reject pay offer and warn of strikes

Support staff, including teaching assistants, at schools across Perth and Kinross have taken part in two weeks' worth of industrial action

Support staff, including teaching assistants, at schools across Perth and Kinross have taken part in two weeks' worth of industrial action

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Trade unions 'turn on Unison' over strikes targeting John Swinney's constituency

A protest was held outside the office of John Swinney by Unison members

A protest was held outside the office of John Swinney by Unison members

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'Political ploy': Fury as union members target John Swinney office over pay

Union members protested outside John Swinney's office

Union members protested outside John Swinney's office

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John Swinney ‘deeply disappointed’ as striking union members protest outside office

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

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Striking council staff to stage protest outside John Swinney’s office

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

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Several schools in John Swinney’s constituency reopen as strike continues

Strike action in schools has targeted the First Minister's constituency over the next two weeks

Strike action in schools has targeted the First Minister's constituency over the next two weeks

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Shona Robison says 'no more money' available for local government pay

Bus drivers could go on strike in early November

Bus drivers could go on strike in early November

Highlands bus drivers set to be balloted for strike action over pay dispute

The trade union said targeting John Swinney's constituency will 'bring home to him the importance' of settling the dispute

The trade union said targeting John Swinney's constituency will 'bring home to him the importance' of settling the dispute

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Strikes to close schools in John Swinney's constituency for two weeks

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

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

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

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

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

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

Professor Gregor Gall asks where unions are now two years on from the 'summer of solidarity'

Professor Gregor Gall asks where unions are now two years on from the 'summer of solidarity'

Two years on from 'summer of solidarity' – what's the state of unions now?

Lecturers on the picket line outside the City of Glasgow College

Lecturers on the picket line outside the City of Glasgow College

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College strikes called off as lecturers anticipate better pay offer

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

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Edinburgh Trams workers back strike action over lack of toilet breaks

Rubbish piled in the streets of Edinburgh during a waste collection strike in 2022

Rubbish piled in the streets of Edinburgh during a waste collection strike in 2022

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Union calls off bin strikes to allow vote on improved pay offer

An improved offer has been made in a bid to avert bin strikes

An improved offer has been made in a bid to avert bin strikes

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Council leaders make improved offer to unions in bid to avert bin strikes

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

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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

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ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff back strike action in pay dispute

Members of the GMB union on the picket line outside the Amazon fulfilment centre in Coventry in November last year

Members of the GMB union on the picket line outside the Amazon fulfilment centre in Coventry in November last year

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Professor Gregor Gall: Labour must deliver on their pledges to workers

Strikes in Edinburgh during the Fringe two years ago led to bins overflowing

Strikes in Edinburgh during the Fringe two years ago led to bins overflowing

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Union confirms full list of Scottish councils set for waste worker strikes

Workers last went on strike during the Fringe in 2022, which led to a backlog of waste littering the capital's streets

Workers last went on strike during the Fringe in 2022, which led to a backlog of waste littering the capital's streets

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Bin collectors to go on strike during Edinburgh Fringe

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

Journalists at STV voted overwhelmingly in favour of a pay deal that amounts to an increase of up to 6.7 percent

Journalists at STV voted overwhelmingly in favour of a pay deal that amounts to an increase of up to 6.7 percent

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STV industrial dispute ends after staff accept improved pay offer

Strikes called off after ScotRail dispute with guards resolved

Strikes called off after ScotRail dispute with guards resolved

Industrial action

Strikes called off after ScotRail dispute with guards resolved

STV journalists demonstrate outside the firm's head office in strike action over pay levels

STV journalists demonstrate outside the firm's head office in strike action over pay levels

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STV journalists strike on picket line as shareholders arrive at head office

The Scottish Government has vowed not to use work notices on staff

The Scottish Government has vowed not to use work notices on staff

Industrial action

Tory attempt to curb strikes is a paper tiger that cannot slay 'union bogeyman'

Protesters holding Unison flags

Protesters holding Unison flags

Union threatens possible strike preparations next week over council pay dispute

Train drivers at LNER are expected to go on strike on Saturday

Train drivers at LNER are expected to go on strike on Saturday

Train driver strike to affect services between Scotland and England this weekend

The STUC voted unanimously in favour of devolving employment law to Holyrood

The STUC voted unanimously in favour of devolving employment law to Holyrood

STUC calls for devolution of employment law to Holyrood

Nick Troy and fellow sacked 13th Note workers pictured outside the Glasgow venue

Nick Troy and fellow sacked 13th Note workers pictured outside the Glasgow venue

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Scottish bar workers sacked after strike win compensation from 13th Note

STV studios in Glasgow

STV studios in Glasgow

STV journalists set to go on strike in bid for six per cent pay rise

Strike action will take place at the University of Aberdeen at the end of March

Strike action will take place at the University of Aberdeen at the end of March

Aberdeen University

Strike dates set for Scottish university amid row over language course changes

Strike action by CBL Cable Contractors workers has been called off

Strike action by CBL Cable Contractors workers has been called off

'A significant victory': Warship workers call off walkout following pay increase

Unions have made an undeniable return to public life over the past 18 months, writes Professor Gregor Gall

Unions have made an undeniable return to public life over the past 18 months, writes Professor Gregor Gall

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Here's how trade unions can become even more effective in 2024

The general secretary of the TUC has said the trade union movement would rally behind any worker sacked as a result of the minimum service legislation

The general secretary of the TUC has said the trade union movement would rally behind any worker sacked as a result of the minimum service legislation

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Trade union boss says movement will rally behind anyone sacked due to anti-strike law

Aerial view of the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan, Glasgow

Aerial view of the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan, Glasgow

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Glasgow shipyard workers to go on strike in pay dispute

The UK Government's anti-strike laws will crack down on people's right to take industrial action

The UK Government's anti-strike laws will crack down on people's right to take industrial action

Conservative Party

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MSPs unite to reject UK Government's 'unwanted' anti-strike laws

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray speaking in the Holyrood chamber

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray speaking in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Government

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Tory anti-strike laws 'fail to respect devolution', says Neil Gray ahead of debate

The STUC is to host a conference this Saturday to 'learn the lessons from the recent strike wave'

The STUC is to host a conference this Saturday to 'learn the lessons from the recent strike wave'

Scottish workers win more than £4 billion through industrial disputes in 18 months

First bus drivers in Glasgow have backed strike plans

First bus drivers in Glasgow have backed strike plans

Strike dates set as 'underpaid' First bus drivers back industrial action

Westminster Tories are set to extend the industries covered by the anti-strike law

Westminster Tories are set to extend the industries covered by the anti-strike law

Conservative Party

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Anti-strike laws to be extended to additional workers in England

Scottish Water staff who are members of Unite will take part in several rounds of industrial action

Scottish Water staff who are members of Unite will take part in several rounds of industrial action

Hundreds of Scottish Water staff to strike multiple times during winter

When campaigning for higher pay offers, it has been police officers through the Scottish Police Federation who have highlighted the best way to do this

When campaigning for higher pay offers, it has been police officers through the Scottish Police Federation who have highlighted the best way to do this

Police Scotland

Will UK public workers develop ‘blue flu’ to beat ban on strikes?

School support workers, who are members of Unison, are taking strike action which has closed schools in Scotland

School support workers, who are members of Unison, are taking strike action which has closed schools in Scotland

Scottish Government

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Union chief warns of further school strikes without ‘significant’ pay offer

Johanna Baxter, the senior trade union officer involved in the negotiations, is also a member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee

Johanna Baxter, the senior trade union officer involved in the negotiations, is also a member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee

A union starting a strike while still balloting is a new one on me

Staff from the EIS-FELA union and Unison across all of Scotland’s further education colleges are taking part in rolling strike action

Staff from the EIS-FELA union and Unison across all of Scotland’s further education colleges are taking part in rolling strike action

Scottish Government

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Ellie Gomersall: The Scottish Government must take responsibility over colleges

General Secretary of the Trade Union Congress of UK Paul Nowak holds up sign calling to Protect The Right To Strike

General Secretary of the Trade Union Congress of UK Paul Nowak holds up sign calling to Protect The Right To Strike

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TUC to report UK Government to UN workers' rights watchdog over anti-strike law

UCU members on the picket line at Glasgow Caledonian University in February

UCU members on the picket line at Glasgow Caledonian University in February

Scottish universities to be rocked with strike action over 'unfair' pay offer

Strikes which were set to hit Scottish schools next week have been called off

Strikes which were set to hit Scottish schools next week have been called off

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School strikes in Scotland called off ahead of new pay offer

It comes ahead of a planned protest outside the Scottish Parliament next week

It comes ahead of a planned protest outside the Scottish Parliament next week

College lecturers warn of escalating industrial action without improved pay offer

The union claims the vast majority of its members have had a 5-6% pay offer “imposed” on them

The union claims the vast majority of its members have had a 5-6% pay offer “imposed” on them

Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

Workers have struggled with inflation while FTSE bosses have seen salaries rise

Workers have struggled with inflation while FTSE bosses have seen salaries rise

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Typical CEO earning 118 times more than average worker, new analysis shows