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Unions demand action to prevent ‘corporate decapitation’ of Grangemouth

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham accused Petroineos of ‘industrial vandalism’ amid plans to shut down the last oil refinery in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Union launches legal action over winter fuel payment cut

Unite, one of Labour’s major donors, has repeatedly called on the Government to abandon its decision to means test the winter fuel payment.

Evening Standard

Unite march on Holyrood to demand plan to save Grangemouth oil jobs

TRADE unionists marched on the Scottish Parliament to demand that Scotland’s only oil refinery be kept open.

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Winter fuel payment claims skyrocket after Labour changes – but 50% of pensioners rejected

There are now 53,400 pensioners waiting for their claim to be processed

The Independent UK

Unite union launches legal action against government over winter fuel payment cuts

With temperatures dropping, Unite has applied to the High Court for a judicial review of the prime minister’s move to means test the payment, which will see it withdrawn from around 10m elderly people

The Independent UK

SNP Government backs stripping teens of free bus passes for bad behaviour

Those responsible for repeated acts of anti-social behaviour on buses could have their free bus passes stripped from them, after a minister backed…

The National (Scotland)

Unions call for direct talks with Government over NHS pay

Unison, the Royal College of Nursing and Unite have written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urging him to ‘ditch’ the pay review body process.

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Scottish bus drivers say death of colleague part of rising trend in abuse

Keith Rollinson died in February after being attacked by a drunk 15-year-old he had refused to let on his bus

The Guardian - UK

Financial statements from Grangemouth owner give ‘distorted picture’, says union

Unite Scotland’s regional secretary Derek Thomson made his comments as he appeared before Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee.

The Independent UK

Grangemouth could switch to sustainable fuel ‘relatively easily’, says union

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said she is dismayed ministers appear to have ‘given up’ on keeping the refinery open.

The Independent UK

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

STRIKE action by Stagecoach drivers in the Highlands and Islands has been averted after a new pay deal was secured...

The National (Scotland)

Pink fishy goo makes bad news palatable

The shortage of taramasalata because of strike action is a cheery irritation amid a sea of gloom

The Guardian - UK

SNP must copy fuel payment scheme in Northern Ireland, says union

SCOTLAND must replicate Northern Ireland’s bid to mitigate Labour’s cut to pensioner’s winter support payments, a union has demanded.

The National (Scotland)

'Staggering': Bus drivers in Scotland report ‘record’ levels of abuse

BUS drivers in Scotland have reported “record” levels of abuse, sparking concerns over safety on public transport ...

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Rachel Reeves to face winter fuel cuts fury as protesters target her Leeds constituency

Event just days before farmers descend on London in a row over the Labour chancellor’s tax hikes

The Independent UK

Dinner party despair as strike in taramasalata factory leads to dip in supply

Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Tesco all sold out of ultimate dinner party starter, taramasalata

The National (Scotland)

Cabin crew workers with Scottish airline secure pay rise above inflation

WORKERS at a Scottish regional airline have secured a pay rise above inflation ...

The Guardian - UK

Shoppers bemoan UK taramasalata shortage as strike leads to dip in supply

Industrial action at producer causes complaints about lack of Greek meze staple in supermarkets across country

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Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in John Swinney’s constituency

Strike action which closed schools in First Minister John Swinney’s constituency has resulted in a “credible” offer for council workers,…

Evening Standard

Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in Swinney’s constituency

The union said industrial action in Perth and Kinross had secured ‘fresh commitments’ from the Scottish Government and Cosla.

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers face foodless flights as eight UK airports await strike vote

Departures from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester could miss out on in-flight meals

Evening Standard

Give us a break! London bus drivers protest at lack of toilets, rest breaks and 'sweltering' cabs

About 200 bus drivers march on TfL HQ to raise safety concerns about driver fatigue

The Guardian - UK

Vodafone and Three merger could get go-ahead, says watchdog

Promise to invest £11bn in upgrade to network may solve competition concerns, says CMA

The Independent UK

Trade union threatens legal action over winter fuel cut

The move will further strain relations between the Labour Party and trade union Unite.

The Independent UK

Labour facing legal challenge over winter fuel payments cut

Unite has accused the government of acting unlawfully over its move to means test the payment, which is expected to affect around 10 million pensioners

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