'It's absolute snobbery' — union says Ashludie Hospital staff being treated 'abysmally' during patient transfer
The union which represents domestics and porters at Ashludie Hospital has hit out at their ''abysmal'' treatment by NHS Tayside. (...)
Ashludie Hospital worker fears staff face being 'thrown to the lions'
Ashludie Hospital could shut this summer as plans are under way to move its final patients. (...)
'A damned disgrace' — nurse challenges NHS bosses to work a shift at Victoria Hospital
NHS Fife bosses have been challenged to put on uniforms and work a shift to see for themselves the ''nightmare'' faced by nurses at Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital. (...)
Fife Council's position on top of 'gardening leave' rankings sparks local spat
For the second year running, Fife Council has more staff suspended on full pay than any other Scottish local authority. (...)
Dundee City Council says £131,000 occupational health scheme is a good deal
Dundee City Council has spent £131,000 to help create a ''positive health and wellbeing culture'' for its employees. (...)
Take a hike — Victoria Hospital chief suggests parking problems can be tackled with some simple steps
NHS staff have been told to get on their feet and walk following complaints about hospital parking. (...)
'It's medieval' — heating problems leave Angus Council staff feeling winter's chill
A chilly spell in Angus Council's headquarters in Forfar last week had employees reaching for their thermoses and gloves, it has emerged. (...)
Angus Council reports improvement in staff sickness rate
Council staff have been working hard to reduce the amount of working days lost to illness in Angus. (...)
Senior staff worst affected by long hours culture
Employers have been urged to ensure that senior personnel do not come under so much pressure that their work performance suffers. (...)
FOI request reveals compensation paid to council staff
Councils in Tayside and Fife have paid out nearly £1.5 million in compensation to staff injured at work over the past five years. (...)
'We are getting absolutely pummelled' — NHS Tayside worker describes pressure amid recruitment freeze
An NHS Tayside employee says staff are struggling to do more than one job as positions go unfilled in a bid to slash the budget. (...)
Dundee College support staff sign up for November 30 strike
Dundee College support staff have voted to join the national strike by public sector workers. (...)
Council staff's hopes of some Christmas cheer hit a brick wall
Dundee City Council officials have been accused of being ''killjoys'' after telling staff they are not allowed to put Christmas decorations on the walls at Dundee House. (...)
Call for investigation into how country's extra police officers are being used
The union leader for Tayside Police's civilian staff has branded the SNP's pledge of 1,000 extra officers a ''hollow promise''. (...)
Dundee man attacked Perth bar worker after complaining of slow service
A Dundee man attacked bar staff at a Perth pub in a row about slow service. (...)
Critics warn asking nurses to wash uniforms at home will increase hygiene problems
All nursing staff at Ninewells Hospital could be asked to wash their uniforms at home — despite staff fears over hygiene. (...)
NHS Tayside sending staff on £350-a-head laughter courses
NHS Tayside are having a laugh as part of a £166,000 bid to promote staff health and wellbeing. (...)
Union leader's criticism of Amazon rejected in Fife
Fife politicians have defended Amazon after it was described as a ''worst'' employer by a union leader. (...)
Scottish Government pressed to end 'ludicrous' practice of full-time union staff being paid from public purse
Scottish taxpayers are forking out hundreds of thousands of pounds for government staff to carry out union activities. (...)
Dundee College review points to cuts in jobs, courses and student numbers
The number of students at Dundee College is set to fall by over 4,000 as it seeks to cope with budget cuts. (...)