Row over college lecturers’ pay on eve of strike
The body representing Scotland’s college sector last night claimed that lecturers’ “unreasonable” pay demands would lead to cuts to courses and student numbers.
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Fresh strikes by refuse collectors in row over pay
Refuse collectors who took part in a three-month strike in 2017 are to stage fresh walkouts in an escalating row over pay.
Flights grounded at Highland and Island airports as traffic controllers threaten strike action over pay
Air traffic controllers across the Highlands and Islands are threatening strike action over a pay dispute.
Nurses calling for better pay and conditions in first strike in 20 years
Thousands of nurses have taken part in a nationwide strike over pay and conditions for the first time in 20 years.
Fresh rail strikes to disrupt Northern services again
Rail workers are to stage fresh strikes next month in the long-running dispute over guards on trains, causing more travel misery for passengers.
Threatened strike over pension cuts could ground flights from Aberdeen International Airport
Staff at Aberdeen International Airport could be poised to go on strike - less than a year after industrial action that would have ruined scores of holiday plans was narrowly avoided.
Rail food supply workers stage Christmas Eve strike in bullying dispute
Railway food supplies workers in Edinburgh said they have received “fantastic support” from the public for their Christmas Eve strike.
Northern train services disrupted with 40th strike over plan to axe guards
Christmas shoppers were hit by travel disruption on Saturday when rail workers staged their 40th strike in the bitter dispute over guards on trains.
Edinburgh tram staff vote to strike during festive period over ‘bullying’
Tram workers in Edinburgh have voted to strike during the festive period, amid union claims of bullying by bosses.
Crunch talks scheduled as majority of workers vote for strike
Trade union officials and employers will hold crunch talks over offshore workers’ pay next week in a bid to avert widespread strikes in the North Sea.
Result expected on OCA strike action vote
The result is expected later today on a union ballot for North Sea strike action. Workers are hoping for a 4% increase in basic pay from companies who are members of the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA). Offshore union Unite’s ballot on industrial action closes today. >> Read more on Energy Voice here <<
JK Rowling: I’m often unrecognised because I’m a woman and not very tall
JK Rowling has said she enjoys living a “very unnoticed life” and can often get about without being recognised.
Further 24-hour strike on Total platforms
Workers will down tools for another 24-hour period today amid a series of strikes on three Total platforms.
Mariner workforce vote in favour of north sea strike action
Workers trade union Unite has announced that its members working on the Equinor Mariner platform have voted in favour of strike action.
Aberdeen Airport strike is called off after bosses cave to pay demands
Hundreds of holidaymakers breathed a sigh of relief last night as days of strike action at the north-east’s biggest airport were called off when bosses caved to workers’ demands.
Airport strike still on as workers demand equal pay with Glasgow staff
Scores of holidaymakers have had their plans thrown into turmoil after workers at the north-east’s biggest airport “overwhelmingly” rejected an increased pay deal aimed at averting a strike.
Strikes could be averted after airport bosses increase pay offer
Looming strikes at the north-east’s biggest airport could be averted after bosses offered angry workers an increased pay deal last night.
Hundreds of Aberdeen Aiport workers to strike in pay protest
Almost 200 airport workers will walk out in protest over a proposed pay deal, raising the prospect of major disruption for holidaymakers.
Summer flight fears for passengers after workers at Aberdeen Airport vote for strike action
Workers at Aberdeen Airport have voted for strike action.
Total workers ‘angered’ by BBQ plans
A group of Total employees are understood to have reacted angrily to the firm’s plans to hold a barbecue while they are locked in a dispute over rotas.
BREAKING: First Bus drivers vote to accept new contract offer
Bus drivers in Aberdeen have voted to accept a new contract offer from First Bus.
Bus strike suspended after First Aberdeen makes drivers a ‘final’ offer
An all-out strike due to start tomorrow by north-east bus drivers has been suspended after First Aberdeen made a fresh offer.
First Aberdeen bus drivers vote for further strike action
First bus drivers have voted in favour of an all-out strike beginning on Wednesday.
Unofficial Mariner strike ‘unhelpful’ for North Sea investment case
Strike action on a major North Sea oilfield development could dent efforts to attract much needed investment to the sector, an industry chief has warned.
‘Overtime ban in place’ on North Sea platform
Crew on the Mariner field are thought to be refusing to work overtime as their protest against alleged poor working conditions continues.
Aberdeen retailers feel strike impact ahead of crunch ACAS talks today
Aberdeen retailers have reported a dramatic fall in customer numbers - of up to 50% - during recent bus strikes in the city.
Bus drivers cement plans for more strikes next month as pay row intensifies
Striking bus drivers have cemented plans to stage an “indefinite” period of walkouts next month as a pay row with bosses rumbles on.
Angry Aberdeen students swarm principal’s corridor in support of uni lecturer strikes
Angry students occupied the principal’s corridor at Aberdeen University in support of striking lecturers yesterday.
Uni lecturers to strike if pension demands aren’t met
University lecturers have warned bosses they are prepared to continue their strike if their demands over pensions are not met.
Driving examiners to stage 48-hour strike over working conditions
Driving examiners are to stage a 48-hour strike from December 4, the day a new driving test is launched, in a dispute over working conditions.
North-east housing firm workers to strike over pay
More than 80% of Unite union members at a north-east housing firm have voted to strike over pay.
British Airways crew announce two-week strike for start of busy holiday season
British Airways cabin crew are to stage a two-week strike in a long-running dispute over pay and travel concessions.