An industrial action ballot of Prisoner Custody Officers (PCOs) in GeoAmey gets underway today (Monday 13 January) over a pay imposition which will result in staff receiving less than £10 an hour for the next two years. Continue reading Scottish prison custody officers launch strike ballot
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Panic over: Lothian Buses strike suspended – at least for now
Friday’s bus strike has been suspended following further talks between Lothian Buses and trade union Unite. News of the resolution will come as a huge relief to both commuters and Festival organisers. Continue reading Panic over: Lothian Buses strike suspended – at least for now
Transport chaos looms as Lothian Buses set for strike action
Lothian Buses staff have voted to take strike action. Unite, their trade union, had recommended acceptance of the deal but unless a last ditch agreement can be found strike act will begin at 03:00am on Friday morning – the first day of the Edinburgh Fringe. Continue reading Transport chaos looms as Lothian Buses set for strike action
On the buses: no laughing matter as Festival disruption looms
Unite Scotland is to hold a strike ballot at Lothian Buses. If the ballot is successful, action is likely to take place in August during the Edinburgh Fal Festival – traditionally the capital’s busiest month. In a previous ballot in April, 94% of Unite members supported industrial action. The latest ballot opens on Thursday. Continue reading On the buses: no laughing matter as Festival disruption looms
Edinburgh College: strike suspended
A third day of strike action by lecturers at Edinburgh College, due to take place on Tuesday, has been suspended to allow talks to take place at Acas. Continue reading Edinburgh College: strike suspended