The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has withdrawn planned strikes by journalists at National World newspapers, including the Scotsman and the Evening News, that were called over compulsory redundancies.
Staff had been due to walk out on 26 August and 2 September.
John Toner, NUJ national organiser for Scotland, said: “We have decided to withdraw the plans for strikes on the dates we announced because the members affected do not wish the union to pursue industrial action on their behalf.
“However, there are issues arising from jobs losses – there will be fewer staff and there is a restructure taking place.
“We need information about how this will affect workloads and working hours and have approached the company for an urgent meeting to discuss these in detail.
“The company has been quick to respond, and we are discussing dates,” he added.
A National World spokesman said: “We hope this marks the opportunity to move forward in a constructive manner as we restructure the business for a successful future embracing the opportunities for growing digital and ensuring a sustainable model for print.”
However, NUJ members at Reach - which owns The Mirror, Daily Record and Insider, among others - are still set to strike on 26 August, followed by 31 August, 14 and 15 September, and working to rule from 1 to 13 September, in response to a 3% pay rise.
The NUJ said its members at Reach voted by 79% in favour of strikes and 88% for other forms of industrial action, on a turnout of 70%.
Staff said they received a 1% rise last year, despite claims the company gave £7m pay packages to its two top executives.
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